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Cigar Store Indian

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure wearing a flowing garment with a feather-like design on its hem. Its hair, long and dark, cascades down past the shoulders, and the figure appears to be wearing a hat or headpiece. The sculpture is made of wood, primarily in shades of brown and green. The figure is positioned on a square pedestal, standing in a slightly turned posture, facing outward, with one arm hanging down and the other bent, holding an object in its hand. The figure's finish suggests attention to intricate details, especially in the drapery and feather-like elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3446 × 4626 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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