Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

Charles Bowman

Associated Names
Charles Bowman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a figure of a person in a pose of salute or shielding the eyes. The sculpture is made from a material that has been carved and painted to give a wooden texture. It features rich earthy tones, primarily brown, with hints of red and green on its headpiece and shawl. The figure stands upright on a square pedestal, slightly larger than life-size. The details of the hair and facial features are finely carved, and it wears a decorated headdress. The overall warmth of the colors and the intricacy of the details in the carving contribute to its lifelike presence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.1 x 24.5 cm (19 3/4 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10086


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Ch. Bowman

Wikidata ID

Q64538200

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