Who painted Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé?

Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1903.

Where can I see Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé?

Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé

Edward S. Curtis , 1903

Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé is a work on paper by Edward S. Curtis. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Portfolio VIII, Plate 256: Chief Joseph - Nez Percé is a photographic work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1903.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Chief Joseph, a Nez Percé leader, with a stern expression, dressed in traditional attire including a fur vest, necklaces, and earrings, and holding a staff or spear, conveying dignity and authority.

Technique & Style

Curtis used a dark background to emphasize the subject's features, capturing his likeness and character through a formal, posed portrait.

History & Provenance

The photograph is part of a portfolio by Curtis and is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.