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Cigar Store Indian

Albert Ryder

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a Native American man, standing upright with arms crossed over his chest. He is wearing traditional attire, including a headdress with white, red, and blue feathers. His garment is painted predominantly in red, with accents of white and blue. His lower half shows leggings and moccasins in shades of brown and red. The figure is positioned on a red base, with a small cylindrical object placed beside his foot. This sculpture is crafted from wood, and the painted surface gives it a colorful and vivid appearance. The figure appears solemn and dignified, looking directly at the viewer with an expression that is calm and unwavering.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1946
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3386 × 4316 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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