Cigar Store Indian

c. 1937

Frances Lichten

Associated Names
Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture portrays a male figure dressed in attire reminiscent of Native American or colonial costumes, complete with a headdress featuring multiple feathers that extend upwards. It is predominantly painted in shades of red, blue, and brown applied to various parts of the subject's clothing, headdress, and boots. The material appears to be wood based on the texture and carved details visible in the features and clothing. The figure stands with one hand on its chest and the other hand holding foliage. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular wooden base, set against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 55.8 x 38.4 cm (21 15/16 x 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10124


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANCES / LICHTEN

Wikidata ID

Q64562287

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