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Portfolio XVI, Plate 544: Taos Water Girls

Edward S. Curtis , 1905

Portfolio XVI, Plate 544: Taos Water Girls, by Edward S. Curtis, 1905
Portfolio XVI, Plate 544: Taos Water Girls, by Edward S. Curtis, 1905

Portfolio XVI, Plate 544: Taos Water Girls 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 XVI, Plate 544: Taos Water Girls is a photographic work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1905, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts two figures standing in a wooded area, carrying large vessels on their heads, likely fetching water, as suggested by the title 'Taos Water Girls'. The scene conveys a sense of everyday activity.

Technique & Style

The photograph features soft, directional light that casts warm tones and subtle shadows on the subjects' faces and clothing, utilizing chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edward S. Curtis

Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952) was an American artist.

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