Cigar Store Figure

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure styled as a uniformed soldier or guard with a mustache and a stern expression, standing upright with arms crossed over his chest. His attire includes a red cap or hat, a beige double-breasted coat with gold buttons and decorative patterns, and red trousers with a yellow stripe down the side. The sculpture primarily features shades of red, beige, gold, and brown. It appears to be made of wood, with a polished and crafted look. The sculpture stands on a dark rectangular base.