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Cigar Store Indian

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure dressed in a vibrant red costume with long sleeves and a knee-length skirt. The figure wears a headdress adorned with multi-colored feathers in shades of green and red. A necklace with a large pendant hangs around the neck, and the figure's right arm is extended, holding a spherical object. The figure stands confidently, barefoot, on a square black pedestal. The sculpture is created with a smooth finish that suggests it could be made from wood or a material painted to appear like polished wood. The subject's facial features are intricately carved, giving it a lifelike appearance and capturing the viewer's attention with its detailed craftsmanship.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3422 × 4400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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