Portfolio VI, Plate 206: Iron Breast - Piegan

1900

Exemplifying Curtis's portrait style at its most refined, this image balances documentary purpose with artistic sensitivity to create a powerful record of Piegan leadership.

Medium: photogravure

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Edward S. Curtis, Portfolio VI, Plate 206: Iron Breast - Piegan, 1900

Exemplifying Curtis's portrait style at its most refined, this image balances documentary purpose with artistic sensitivity to create a powerful record of Piegan leadership.

Medium: photogravure
Year: 1900
Seen at: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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