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Cigar Store Indian

Adele Brooks

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a male figure standing upright, wearing traditional garments. The figure has long dark hair, an ornament on the head, and a medallion around the neck. The upper body is mostly bare with a red drapery covering one shoulder and falling down the right side. The lower part is covered with a blue cloth. The sculpture is painted in naturalistic colors, with skin tones, red for the drapery, and muted blue for the lower garment. The sculpture is detailed and stands on a stone-like base. The figure's expression is neutral, with one arm bent forward and the other by his side, presenting a confident posture.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3269 × 4941 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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