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Quilcene Boy

1912

American, 1868-1952

This striking image departs from the artistic mode of portrait photography and the scientific depictions of Native "types," both genres that appear in Curtis' body of work. There is a directness that seems largely initiated by his young subject.

Photogravure on vellum (paper)

15 1/2 x 11 7/8 in. (39.3 x 30.2 cm)

Gift of John H. Hauberg

86.160

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, S'abadeb - The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists, Oct. 23, 2008 - Jan. 11, 2009

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Double Exposure: Edward S. Curtis, Marianne Nicolson, Tracy Rector, Will Wilson, June 4 – Sept. 9, 2018

Seattle Art Museum respectfully acknowledges that we are on Indigenous land, the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. We honor our ongoing connection to these communities past, present, and future.

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