Artwork preview

Indian Woman

Robert W.R. Taylor

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a Native American woman standing upright on a rectangular base with the word "CIGARS" inscribed on it. She holds a bundle in her left arm and wears a knee-length dress with a geometric pattern in shades of brown and red, along with a sash of similar colors. She also wears a headdress with a large feather at the top. The sculpture is painted to give a lifelike appearance to the skin, clothing, and accessories. The figure is life-sized and stands on a base at eye level, giving it a grounded presence. The sculpture appears to be made of wood and painted to capture lifelike details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3363 × 4436 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original