Cigar Store Indian

c. 1936

Richard F. Smith

Associated Names
Richard F. Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a standing male figure holding a long spear in his right hand, with his left hand gesturing forward. He wears a colorful headdress matching his skirt, both featuring yellow, red, and blue stripes. The figure has dark brown skin with a shiny look, standing on a circular base. The life-sized sculpture shows detailed musculature and attire, giving a realistic appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 25 cm (13 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10098

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: R F S

Wikidata ID

Q64628532

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