Who painted Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé?

Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé was painted by Edward S. Curtis in 1905.

Where can I see Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé?

Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé

Edward S. Curtis , 1905

Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé 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

Overview

Portfolio VIII, Plate 257: Yellow Bull - Nez Percé is a photographic work 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 photograph depicts a Nez Percé man, Yellow Bull, wearing traditional attire including a feathered headdress and beaded headband. He holds a pipe, conveying a sense of dignity and cultural heritage.

Technique & Style

The image is a black-and-white photograph characterized by its formal, posed composition. Curtis's use of chiaroscuro and attention to detail capture the subject's serious expression and traditional clothing.