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Cigar Store Indian

Albert Ryder

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a Native American man, standing in a dynamic pose with one hand raised near his face and the other hand holding a cylindrical object. He wears a large feathered headdress, a tunic with fringe detailing, and is adorned with earthy tones. The material appears to be painted wood, giving it a polished appearance. The sculpture stands on a square pedestal and has realistic proportions and finely detailed features.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3406 × 4666 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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