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Cigar Store Indian

Ralph M. Lewis

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure adorned in detailed attire. The subject wears a headdress resembling a crown and is dressed in a yellow tunic with a red cloak draped over the left shoulder. The sculpture includes intricate designs, notably in a necklace-like adornment around the neck. It holds a round object in the right hand close to the waist. The material appears to be colored plaster or stone, with a solid structure. The figure stands on a rectangular base at eye level. The proportions and posture give a lifelike representation, allowing viewers to observe details from various angles.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3112 × 4674 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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