Cigar Store Indian

1937

Irving L. Biehn

Associated Names
Irving L. Biehn

Artist, American, 1900 - 1969

The sculpture depicts a figure dressed in vibrant and elaborate clothing. The subject is adorned with a colorful headdress featuring multiple feathers in shades of blue, red, and white. The figure wears a blue and green jacket over a yellow garment, and a red skirt with white leaf-like patterns. The sculpture has a brown complexion. The pose shows the figure standing with one arm raised and the other pointing to the side, while it stands on a rectangular base. It appears to be a full-length representation, allowing viewers to see the detailed attire and strong stance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 71.4 x 49.2 cm (28 1/8 x 19 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10057


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Irving L. Beihn 37

Wikidata ID

Q64574961

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