Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

Richard F. Smith

Associated Names
Richard F. Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a standing male figure with a headdress that includes multi-colored feathers in yellow, green, and red. The figure is dressed in a colorful outfit with a prominent green jacket, a yellow vest, and a reddish-brown skirt or tunic. The sculpture is made from a material with a smooth finish and is painted in vivid colors. The sculpture stands upright on a rectangular base. The figure is shown holding an object in each hand, placed by its side. The sculpture is shown in profile, emphasizing the traditional attire and headdress.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 73.9 x 50.9 cm (29 1/8 x 20 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 56" high; 34 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7723


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: RFS

Wikidata ID

Q64628524

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