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Cigar Store Indian

Otto E. Hake

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a ceremonial figure adorned in ornate traditional attire. The painting features a central figure wearing a grand headdress with tall, curved feathers and an elaborate tunic with detailed patterns and colors predominantly in shades of red, gold, and black. The figure holds a long tool or weapon in one hand and a cluster of objects in the other. Surrounding this central figure are smaller images, possibly renderings of variations in attire, showcased in profile. The background is plain, drawing attention to the intricate details of the clothing and headdress.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3469 × 4317 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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