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Cigar Store Indian

Frances Lichten

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a male figure dressed in attire reminiscent of Native American or colonial costumes, complete with a headdress featuring multiple feathers that extend upwards. It is predominantly painted in shades of red, blue, and brown applied to various parts of the subject's clothing, headdress, and boots. The material appears to be wood based on the texture and carved details visible in the features and clothing. The figure stands with one hand on its chest and the other hand holding foliage. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular wooden base, set against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3456 × 5016 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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