Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

Vincent McPharlin

Associated Names
Vincent McPharlin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture portrays a standing figure of a person in a historical or theatrical costume. The figure wears an intricate outfit with a tunic in red and green with gold details. The figure's arm is extended forward, holding a small cylindrical object. The head is adorned with a helmet-like headpiece with plumes in yellow, red, and green. The sculpture is placed on a two-tiered rectangular pedestal, with the bottom tier dark and the upper tier lighter in color. The sculpture is ornate and detailed, with well-preserved colors, suggesting a decorative or display use.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 72.1 x 51.1 cm (28 3/8 x 20 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 57" high; 33" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7759


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: -V. McPharlin- / -No. 24-

Wikidata ID

Q64633734

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