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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Cigar Store Indian

c. 1936

Henry Granet

Associated Names

Henry Granet

Artist, American, 1909 - 2002

The sculpture depicts a standing figure in vibrant historical or traditional attire, including a tunic in predominantly blue and red colors with detailed patterns and a circular necklace. The figure is positioned on a dark plinth, appears to be life-sized or slightly larger, and exudes presence and stability.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.4 x 21.2 cm (11 9/16 x 8 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9949

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphtie: Henry Granet

Wikidata ID

Q64573782

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