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Cigar Store Indian

Louis Plogsted

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing female figure dressed in a long, flowing green garment with gold trim. She wears a brown garment with red and gold edges, draped over her shoulders. On her head, she wears a headdress adorned with leaf motifs. The figure's skin is a warm, earthy tone. The sculpture is mounted on small wheels at the base. The figure's posture is upright and serene, with the hands positioned in front.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3269 × 4954 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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