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Ute Chief Severo and Family

Charles A. Nast, Detroit Photographic Company

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of eight individuals, with most of their bodies visible. In the center, a man is standing while the others are seated around him. The man has short hair, dark facial features, and wears a dark-colored hat, a blue jacket with a white scarf, and a dark-colored shirt underneath. Surrounding him are six adults and two infants. The adults have long, dark hair and wear various traditional clothing with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, including blankets and robes. Some of the individuals wear large hoop earrings and have adornments on their garments. Two infants are in cradleboards on either side of the group, wrapped in blankets, their faces visible. The background is plain, with muted tones and a slightly textured appearance, focusing attention on the people in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1885, published 1900
Medium
photo-chromolithograph
Dimensions
4248 × 3252 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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