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Cigar Store Indian

Flora Merchant

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a standing human figure with a solemn expression and a headdress featuring feather-like elements. It is adorned with a short garment draping diagonally across the chest and one shoulder. The color palette includes browns, reds, and dull yellow. The material resembles wood, with visible grain and texture. The figure stands on a rectangular base, giving a sense of stability and prominence, against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3282 × 4779 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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