Portrait of Treat Head

Portrait of Treat Head
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17657
Building: 
Central Library
Current Location: 
Storage Room 303
Floor: 
Lower Level/Vault
Object Description
Artist: 
Orval Hixon
Artist Dates: 
1884-1982
Artist Nationality: 
American
Object Type: 
Photograph
Details: 
A sepia toned photograph of an unknown figure, titled Treat Head.
Framed: 
No
Length: 
13 inches
Width: 
0 inches
Height: 
19 inches
Description: 

Portrait of an unknown figure titled "Treat Head". The figure is captured in a sinister portrayal. The atmosphere is extremely dark, obscuring the model in shadows. Shadow effect is a major component of this portrait. As the figure is lit from below, casting the dark silhouette of their hands eerily on the model's face. The darkness of the scene and the lighting provide the face and hands a luminescence appeal. Surrounding the head of the figure is a high collared garment, possibly a cape, that has decorative aspects to it.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes