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Cigar Store Indian

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure dressed in traditional Native American attire. The subject is standing upright with a solemn expression, wearing a headdress adorned with a fan of red feathers. The attire is predominantly dark blue with red and gold accents, including a red sash and patterned shoes. The sculpture is crafted from wood with a hand-painted surface highlighting the clothing and headdress details. It stands on a rectangular wooden base and holds a small bundle or object.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3279 × 4364 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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