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Cigar Store Indian

John Sullivan

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American figure standing with one arm bent at the elbow and resting on his chest, while the other arm is bent and placed in a way that suggests he is looking into the distance. The figure wears a traditional headdress adorned with colorful feathers, and a draped garment that covers one shoulder and extends to mid-thigh. The headdress is red, green, yellow, and blue, while the clothing features red and green tones with added decorative lines. The sculpture is crafted from a material resembling painted wood, displaying a natural brown color for the skin. The figure stands on a rectangular, tiered base that supports the entire structure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3398 × 4888 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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