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Cigar Store Indian

Emile Cero

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure dressed in a short blue tunic with a red belt, adorned with a helmet featuring a crest that bulges upward. The figure appears to be holding an object aloft in their right hand and is standing on a green pedestal. The figure is also accessorized with gold or bronze armbands and leg bands. The material of the sculpture gives an impression of being made of painted metal or painted wood, displaying earthy tones for the skin and vibrant colors for the clothing and accessories. The stance is upright, with the figure slightly larger than life-sized in relation to the viewer and poised in a confident position.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3419 × 4829 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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