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Cigar Store Indian

Vincent McPharlin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a standing figure of a person in a historical or theatrical costume. The figure wears an intricate outfit with a tunic in red and green with gold details. The figure's arm is extended forward, holding a small cylindrical object. The head is adorned with a helmet-like headpiece with plumes in yellow, red, and green. The sculpture is placed on a two-tiered rectangular pedestal, with the bottom tier dark and the upper tier lighter in color. The sculpture is ornate and detailed, with well-preserved colors, suggesting a decorative or display use.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3405 × 4846 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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