Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is of a Native American man standing upright. He wears a red tunic with a blue sash, a gold necklace, and a feathered headdress. His skin is tan. The sculpture's leggings are light blue with white accents; he wears brown shoes. In his right arm, he holds a book, and a pipe is tucked under his left arm. The sculpture stands on a rectangular dark-colored base. The craftsmanship is detailed, with attention to textures and colors, giving the sculpture a lifelike yet stylized appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.1 x 56.5 cm (18 15/16 x 22 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9987

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Christ Makrenos

Wikidata ID

Q64539861

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