The Oldest Man of Nootka

1915

Edward Sheriff Curtis

Associated Names
Edward Sheriff Curtis

Artist, American, 1868 - 1952

The image shows a close-up portrait of an elderly man, with only his head and shoulders visible in the frame. He is facing directly towards the viewer, revealing his facial features. His face is marked with deep wrinkles, and he has a full beard with strands of hair hanging around his face. His hair is long and unkempt. The man is wrapped in a dark, solid-colored fabric covering his shoulders, possibly a blanket or shawl. He is not wearing any visible jewelry or holding any objects. The background is blurred with a natural, textured appearance.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

printed, on sheet, upper left above image in brown ink: Plate 375; printed, on sheet, across bottom under image in brown ink: THE OLDEST MAN OF NOOTKA From Copyright Photograph 1915 by E.S. Curtis Photogravure John Andrew & Son; on verso, by unknown hand, bottom center in graphite: ESC/4809

Wikidata ID

Q64147287

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