Cigar Store Indian

c. 1936

Richard F. Smith

Associated Names
Richard F. Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture features a standing warrior figure in detailed armor, with a chest piece displaying a star emblem and a helmet with a crest. The figure is depicted in a profile view. The material appears to be wood, painted in various colors including dark tones for the armor and light beige for the skin areas. The figure stands on a rectangular base painted in earthy tones. The sculpture has elongated proportions, with notably long legs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 25.1 cm (14 x 9 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9945

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: R /F / S

Wikidata ID

Q64628525

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