Who painted Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type?

Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1901.

Where can I see Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type?

Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type

Edward S. Curtis , 1901

Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Portfolio IX, Plate 319: Snoqualmu Type is a black-and-white work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1901.

Subject & Meaning

The work is a portrait of a man in profile, with a serious expression, turned away from the viewer. He wears a dark coat with a thick fur collar, suggesting a connection to a cold climate.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth. Shading is used to distinguish the subject's face from the background, while the fur collar is rendered in a way that conveys its texture and weight.

History & Provenance

The work is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.