Cigar Store Figure

c. 1937

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a male figure dressed in traditional attire. He wears a colorful garment, a long coat over loose-fitting trousers, and a turban. The sculpture is painted in red, brown, and gold. The figure stands on a rectangular wooden base with one arm extended and holding a cane. The sculpture is crafted to resemble a life-sized figure, with detailed features including a mustache and an intense gaze.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.1 x 27.4 cm (21 5/16 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10161

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHRIS MAKRENOS

Wikidata ID

Q64539866

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