Untitled (Salish Type Woman)

c. 1912

Edward Sheriff Curtis

Associated Names
Edward Sheriff Curtis

Artist, American, 1868 - 1952

The image shows an older woman seated, with emphasis on her head and shoulders. Her eyes are closed as she wears a headscarf and clothing adorned with intricate beadwork. She has long braided hair and is accessorized with beaded necklaces. The background is blurred and textured like tree bark, indicating an outdoor setting. The image is in monochromatic blue tones.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, upper right in graphite: T1179; upper center in grease pencil: Eqq [?]; upper left in black ink: Salish Type; upper center in pink ink: Small; upper center in black ink: x3165

Wikidata ID

Q64147266

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