Cigar Store Figure

c. 1937

Walter Hochstrasser

Associated Names
Walter Hochstrasser

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1901 - 1975

The sculpture depicts a man in traditional attire standing on a rectangular base. The man is wearing a turban and is dressed in colorful clothing predominantly in shades of red and purple, with gold trim accents. He has a mustache and a stern expression. The figure's hands are positioned, one slightly raised in a fist and the other open, palm-up. The sculpture appears to be made of wood and is painted in vibrant colors, with emphasis on fabric textures and detailing on the attire. The clothing includes a long robe and baggy pants tucked into knee-high boots. The piece sits on a tapered pedestal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 60.5 x 43.3 cm (23 13/16 x 17 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10134


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64634077

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