Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

Einar Heiberg

Associated Names
Einar Heiberg

Artist, American, 1893 - 1964

The sculpture depicts a human figure dressed in a green attire, which appears to be a short tunic. The figure is standing in an upright position with one hand raised to its forehead, as if shielding its eyes, and the other hand resting by its side. The subject is adorned with a headdress composed of large feathers, also painted in shades of green and brown. The figure wears a sandal on one foot, with the other foot resting on a rectangular base painted green. The sculpture is crafted from a material that resembles wood and is painted in various colors, primarily focusing on green for the clothing and headdress, with natural skin tones for the face, arms, and legs. The subject stands in a manner that gives it a neutral and contemplative appearance when viewed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 58.2 x 44.3 cm (22 15/16 x 17 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10064


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Einar Heiberg

Wikidata ID

Q64558045

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