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Cigar Store Indian

Harriette Gale

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing upright. The individual is facing forward with their head slightly tilted to the left. They have distinct facial features with high cheekbones and long, dark hair with a colorful feather headdress in red, yellow, and blue. The person is wearing traditional attire, including a tan tunic with intricate designs, matching pants, and shoes. A draped fabric with a darker pattern trails from the shoulders. The person is holding an object in their left hand. The background is a plain, light-colored backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3044 × 3954 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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