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Cigar Store Indian

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure styled to resemble a Native American man. He stands upright on a solid, rectangular base, adorned in vibrant clothing. The figure is painted in multiple colors, with a green shirt and leggings, red and brown elements on the tunic and sash, and yellow detailing. The attire is enhanced by a headdress with large feathers. The figure holds a bundle of cigars in one hand and the other arm rests on the chest. The sculpture is made of wood with a textured surface, displaying carved details in the hair, clothing, and facial features. The wooden sculpture is life-like in its representation.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3386 × 4352 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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