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Hleastunuh - Skokomish

1912

American, 1868-1952

The portrait of Hleastunuh is a study of an individual and not a Native "type." Curtis' close-up images are often accompanied by a phonetic writing of their Native names. Compare this portrait-as study of an individual-with his portrayals of people in settings where the subjects are used to describe a cultural context.

Photogravure on vellum (paper)

15 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (39.3 x 26 cm)

Gift of John H. Hauberg

86.155

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "S'abadeb - The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists" October 23, 2008 - January 11, 2009

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