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Portfolio VI, Plate 202: Middle Calf - Piegan

Edward S. Curtis

Cleveland Museum of Art

Sepia-toned portrait of an elderly Native American man. The man has short hair, prominent facial wrinkles, and is wrapped in a thick, striped blanket that covers his head. The stripes on the blanket are dark and light, alternating horizontally. The background is dark and appears to be a plain color. The image is framed by a light-colored border. The subject's facial expression is neutral. He is pictured from the chest up. The overall appearance is formal.

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599 × 893 px
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