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Cigar Store Indian

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing male figure dressed in stylized clothing reminiscent of Native American attire, including a short tunic, fringe details, and a headdress with multicolored feathers. The figure holds a staff in one hand and a drum in the other. The sculpture is painted in vibrant colors including red, green, and gold, and appears to be made of wood. The base of the sculpture is inscribed with the words "POPE & AVIATOR." The sculpture is depicted in a three-dimensional form, standing on a four-sided plinth that tapers towards the top. It appears to be human-sized in scale and presents the figure with a noble stance and forward-facing gaze.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3252 × 4709 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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