Cigar Store Figure

c. 1936

Elmer G. Anderson

Associated Names
Elmer G. Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a whimsical figure resembling a jester or clown, wearing a tall hat and ruffled collar. It is presented in earthy tones with gold accents, grinning with exaggerated features. The figure stands on a square plinth, with lively body posture and one arm bent upwards. The sculpture appears to have a matte finish, possibly wood. It is displayed upright on a rectangular pedestal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.5 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10112

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: ELMER.G / ANDERSON; lower right in graphite: 1/8 FULL SIZE

Wikidata ID

Q64559109

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