Jules Tavernier and the Elem Pomo

This 2021–2022 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum examines Jules Tavernier's body of work documenting the Elem Pomo people. Tavernier's artistic practice centered on capturing the lives, traditions, and landscapes of indigenous communities in California. The exhibition presents paintings, drawings, and ethnographic materials that reflect both Tavernier's artistic vision and the complex historical context of indigenous representation in the 19th century.