Indian Chief

1935/1942

Harold A. Doughty

Associated Names
Harold A. Doughty

Artist, American, 1917 - 1977

The sculpture features a man standing with a stoic pose. He is dressed in an outfit that includes a long shirt with a decorative sash and a feathered headdress. The colors used on the sculpture include earthy tones of browns, beiges, and highlights of red and blue on the headdress. The material of the sculpture appears to be painted wood or a similar medium, giving it a carved and rustic appearance. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular base displaying text such as "1430" and "McWOODMANSEE". The sculpture stands upright and is similar in proportion to a human figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.8 x 38.9 cm (20 x 15 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9959


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573070

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