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Cigar Store Indian

Eugene Croe

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American woman. She is wearing a headdress with colorful feathers and a long flowing cape that has a rich blue exterior with a contrasting yellow lining. Her attire also includes a red dress with yellow accents and she holds a bundle in her arms. The figure stands on a rectangular pedestal, providing a side profile view to the observer. The base of the sculpture is painted in a dark color. The name Eugene Croe is inscribed to the right of the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3231 × 4376 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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