Hardin Walsh

American, active c. 1935

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The sculpture depicts a figure resembling a Native American man, standing upright with his arms crossed over his chest. He is adorned in traditional attire, featuring a colorful headdress with feathers in shades of yellow, red, and orange. The clothing includes a maroon draped garment with accents in yellow and white, and knee-high boots that match the maroon hue of the attire. The sculpture is made from a material with a polished, smooth texture, in earth tones of brown, red, and beige. The base of the sculpture mimics a small mound.
Hardin Walsh, Cigar Store Indian, c. 1941, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9980

Cigar Store Indian

Hardin Walsh · c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9980

The sculpture depicts a human figure standing upright, dressed in elaborate attire. The subject wears a long, pleated skirt with a fitted bodice and a long-sleeve overgarment. A headdress is visible with intricate designs. The figure also features several lines across the body. The colors of the sculpture include hues of brown, with traces of faded green and red. The sculpture stands on a rectangular base, supported by small wheels, giving the impression that it was designed to be moved. The overall appearance is that of a historical or cultural figure of importance, presented in a static pose, facing forward with a serene expression.
Hardin Walsh, Cigar Store Figure, c. 1938, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10166

Cigar Store Figure

Hardin Walsh · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10166

The image shows an ornate wooden lyre-shaped stand with a decorative vase at its center. The vase features a detailed illustration of a person in a blue outfit. The color palette includes rich browns for the wood, a mix of blue, brown, and cream tones for the illustration on the vase, set against a soft off-white background. The lyre-shaped stand and vase are positioned in the center of the image.
Hardin Walsh, Bootjack, c. 1938, watercolor and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2025

Bootjack

Hardin Walsh · c. 1938 · watercolor and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2025

The image shows an ornate silver urn with a lid, resting on a square base. The color palette includes metallic silvers and soft shadows against a beige background. The urn is positioned upright in the center of the image, with detailed sketches and inscriptions below it.
Hardin Walsh, Silver Sugar Urn, c. 1938, graphite and watercolor on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14165

Silver Sugar Urn

Hardin Walsh · c. 1938 · graphite and watercolor on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14165

The image shows a cylindrical object with a slightly bulbous end and ornate bands, resembling a wooden staff or baton. The object displays a gradient of colors from brown to tan, with a polished wood finish. Positioned diagonally from the bottom left to the top right, the object is centered on a pale, off-white background.
Hardin Walsh, Bishop Hill: Fire Extinguisher, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8549

Bishop Hill: Fire Extinguisher

Hardin Walsh · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8549

A copper teapot with three curved metal legs and a long wooden handle is placed centrally in the image. The color palette includes earthy tones such as brown and copper.
Hardin Walsh, Bishop Hill: Coffee Pot, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8548

Bishop Hill: Coffee Pot

Hardin Walsh · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8548

Hardin Walsh, Fragment of Comforter, 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.634

Fragment of Comforter

Hardin Walsh · 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.634

The image shows a vintage hand-crank coffee grinder with a metal bowl, side handle, and wooden base. The color palette includes warm browns, copper, and reddish-brown hues. The coffee grinder is centered on a plain background, emphasizing its details and craftsmanship.
Hardin Walsh, Coffee Grinder, c. 1938, watercolor, graphite and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9378

Coffee Grinder

Hardin Walsh · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9378