Cigar Store Turk

c. 1936

Walter Hochstrasser

Associated Names
Walter Hochstrasser

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1901 - 1975

The image shows a person standing upright. They are turned slightly to the side with their left hand resting on their chest and their right hand holding an object. The person has a long, full beard and a serene expression. They are wearing a large turban on their head, a richly colored blue and gold garment, red, patterned pants, and pointed shoes that match the pants. The style suggests that it is a painting or illustration. The background is a neutral off-white or light beige color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24.7 cm (14 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10119


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: (cut-off) ALTER HOCHSTRASSER

Wikidata ID

Q64634074

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