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Cigar Store Indian

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a standing figure of a Native American man. He wears a headdress with colorful feathers. The man is dressed in a robe-like garment with various colors and details. In his right hand, he holds a bundle, while his left hand rests beside it. The figure stands on a rectangular base. The material of the sculpture resembles carved wood, with polished finishes. The size and posture of the figure suggest a solid and imposing presence.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
2791 × 5135 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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