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Portfolio XVII, Plate 613: A Zuñi Girl

Portfolio XVII, Plate 613: A Zuñi Girl, by Edward S. Curtis, 1903
Portfolio XVII, Plate 613: A Zuñi Girl, by Edward S. Curtis, 1903

Portfolio XVII, Plate 613: A Zuñi Girl 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 XVII, Plate 613: A Zuñi Girl is a photographic work by Edward S. Curtis, created in 1903. It is part of a larger collection held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young Zuñi woman with a calm demeanor, adorned in traditional attire including a striped scarf, woven shawl, and beaded necklaces. Her simple, textured clothing and jewelry are the primary focus of the image.

Technique & Style

The photograph is characterized by soft lighting, which highlights the subject's features against a dark background. The composition is quiet and direct, emphasizing the woman's face and adornments.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edward S. Curtis

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

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