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Indian Tobacco Shop Sign [reverse, Indian facing right]

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person in profile standing upright and facing to the right. The individual has dark brown skin, long black hair, and wears a headdress made of colorful leaves. They hold a cylindrical object with a yellow ribbon in their left hand. The person wears a red garment with black markings and geometric patterns, along with tan pants and moccasin-like shoes. They also wear a yellow necklace around their neck. The background is a plain, solid light color.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 19th century
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
7694 × 18135 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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