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Cigar Store Indian

Charles Bowman

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a person in a pose of salute or shielding the eyes. The sculpture is made from a material that has been carved and painted to give a wooden texture. It features rich earthy tones, primarily brown, with hints of red and green on its headpiece and shawl. The figure stands upright on a square pedestal, slightly larger than life-size. The details of the hair and facial features are finely carved, and it wears a decorated headdress. The overall warmth of the colors and the intricacy of the details in the carving contribute to its lifelike presence.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
2611 × 5353 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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