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Cigar Store Indian

Albert Ryder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooden cigar store Indian figure standing with one leg crossed in front of the other. The figure has a regal stance, serene facial expression, prominent features, long black hair, and a vibrant headdress with large feathers. The attire is colorful with yellows, greens, and reds, featuring patterns and fringes. The figure holds cigars in one hand and a box marked "J.M. Anthony Cigars" in the other. Earrings adorn the ears, and the figure stands on a pedestal with the words "J.M. Anthony Cigars." The background is a light-colored surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3398 × 4602 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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