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Cigar Store Indian

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American man standing upright. He is adorned with a colorful headdress featuring feathers in shades of red, yellow, and green. The figure wears a garment that appears to be intricately detailed, with green as the dominant color, and includes textures resembling beads or decoration. His attire includes a tunic and leggings, with patterns in red and green over a brown base. The subject holds a long rifle vertically in his right hand, and his left hand is positioned on his chest. The sculpture's material appears to be wood, with a realistic texture and finish. The figure stands on a square, dark base.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3315 × 4519 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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