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Cigar Store Indian

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure resembling a Native American in traditional attire. The male figure wears a headdress and a short tunic with textured detailing. The sculpture is primarily brown with hints of green and yellow on the headdress and clothing. The figure stands on a square base with wheels. It is depicted in a side profile, showcasing the contours of the headdress and attire. The figure is shown in a lifelike scale relative to a human, positioned on the base with sturdy legs and a forward-facing posture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3444 × 4529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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