Cigar Store Figure "Sailor"

c. 1940

Hilda Olson

Associated Names
Hilda Olson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a character standing in a relaxed pose. The character has a round face with distinct facial features, bright blue eyes, and short, light brown hair. They are wearing a blue shirt, red neckerchief, brown pants, and black shoes with decorations. A red cloth hangs from one pocket. The background is plain. "Hilda Olson" is written at the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24.9 cm (14 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10115

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HILDA OLSON

Wikidata ID

Q64574333

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