Middle Calf, Piegan

1900

Edward Sheriff Curtis

Associated Names
Edward Sheriff Curtis

Artist, American, 1868 - 1952

The image shows a close-up view of a person's upper body and face. The person is facing the camera directly, with their head slightly tilted forward. The facial features are prominent, with a strong brow, high cheekbones, and deep-set eyes. The hair appears short and dark, peeking out slightly from under the fabric. The person is wrapped in a thick, striped blanket that covers the shoulders and conceals most of the clothing underneath. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is a simple, plain backdrop.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on negative: Curtis / Copyright / 1900 / 50; signed by artist, lower right on mount

Wikidata ID

Q64147278

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