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Portfolio IV, Plate 138: A Successful Raid for Horses--Apsaroke is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Portfolio IV, Plate 138: A Successful Raid for Horses--Apsaroke

Edward S. Curtis , 1905

Portfolio IV, Plate 138: A Successful Raid for Horses--Apsaroke is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The men wear tall feathered headdresses and ride sideways, holding reins tight.

Three riders gallop across an open field. Their horses kick up dust as they move fast. The men wear tall feathered headdresses and ride sideways, holding reins tight.

The photo’s title says they’re on a horse raid, part of the Apsaroke people. The sky looks flat, the grass dry, and the whole scene feels far from towns.

This is from a photographer who worked with Native communities—Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868–1952).

Overview

Portfolio IV, Plate 138: A Successful Raid for Horses--Apsaroke is a photograph by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1905. It is part of a larger portfolio and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts three Apsaroke riders on horseback, galloping across an open field, likely during a horse raid. The title and the scene's context suggest a representation of a traditional aspect of Apsaroke culture.

Technique & Style

The photograph captures the dynamic movement of the horses and riders, conveying a sense of energy and action. The dry, open landscape and the riders' traditional attire contribute to the image's cultural and environmental context.

Context

Edward S. Curtis was known for his work with Native American communities, documenting their lives and traditions. This photograph is part of his broader documentation of Native American cultures.