Cigar Store Indian

c. 1941

Violet Hartenstein

Associated Names
Violet Hartenstein

Artist, American, c. 1901 - 1985

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American man adorned with a headdress made of feathers. The figure holds its right hand up to its forehead. It is dressed in red, green, and black attire, including a red cape, a black skirt-like garment, and tan-colored footwear. The sculpture appears to be crafted from wood, with a painted finish enhancing the colors of the attire and accessories. The base of the sculpture is a teal platform, elevating the figure slightly above ground level.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49 x 36.2 cm (19 5/16 x 14 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16389


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 57, pl. 134.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Violet Hartenstein

Wikidata ID

Q64633832

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