Cigar Store Indian

1935/1942

Eugene Croe

Associated Names
Eugene Croe

Artist, American, c. 1875 - 1953

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American woman. She is wearing a headdress with colorful feathers and a long flowing cape that has a rich blue exterior with a contrasting yellow lining. Her attire also includes a red dress with yellow accents and she holds a bundle in her arms. The figure stands on a rectangular pedestal, providing a side profile view to the observer. The base of the sculpture is painted in a dark color. The name Eugene Croe is inscribed to the right of the sculpture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.9 x 24.7 cm (14 1/8 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10019


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Eugene Croe

Wikidata ID

Q64560370

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