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Cigar Store Indian

Henry Tomaszewski

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure wearing an elaborate, feathered headdress and attire that consists of a decorative, patterned dress reaching down to the knees. The feathers in the headdress are multi-colored, predominantly in shades of blue, yellow, and red. The figure has a posed left arm bent at the elbow while the right arm is missing from the sculpture. The attire features vertical, colorful patterns on blue and yellow, with a centerpiece around the neckline. The sculpture stands on a rectangular base. The material seems to be painted wood with earthy tones, including browns and golds, along with colored elements. The figure is life-sized.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3231 × 5151 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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