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Cigar Store Indian

LeRoy Griffith

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a person standing upright. The individual is facing forward with a calm expression. They have a distinctive jawline, prominent cheekbones, and a focused gaze. Their hair is styled with a feathered headdress made of blue feathers. They wear a sleeveless yellow top with a golden ornate collar, blue pants, and a blue cape with a red stripe draped over one shoulder. The outfit is embellished with gold accents and patterns. They wear gold jewelry on their neck and upper arms and hold a tall, green ceremonial object or staff in one hand. The person stands on a square platform, and the background is plain off-white. The artist's name, LeRoy Griffith, is signed at the bottom right of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3231 × 5031 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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