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Indian Tobacco Shop Sign [obverse, Indian facing left]

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person in profile, standing facing left. They are holding a bundle in one hand and wearing a colorful headdress with large feathers. The person has long black hair, a simple face, and wears a red garment with decorative patterns, brown leggings, and dark shoes. They also wear a bead necklace and carry a long object over their shoulder. The background is a light yellow color.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 19th century
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
7689 × 18096 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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