Cigar Store Figure

1935/1942

Albert Ryder

Associated Names
Albert Ryder

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

The sculpture depicts a figure of a man with a prominent mustache, wearing a uniform-like outfit. The man is posed standing upright with his arms crossed over his chest. His attire consists of a beige top with gold details, bright red pants, a matching red cap, and black shoes. The material of the sculpture is painted wood, giving it a smooth surface and vibrant colors that emphasize the details of his clothing and facial features. The figure stands on a dark rectangular base, providing a stable foundation that contrasts with the bright colors of the figure. The sculpture is presented in profile, offering a side view that accentuates the length of the red pants and elegant pose of the man.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 52.3 x 31.8 cm (20 9/16 x 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17242


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2002

  • Drawing on America's Past: Folk Art, Modernism, and the Index of American Design, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2002-2003, no. 72, as Shop Figure: Captain Jinks.

Bibliography

2002

  • Drawing on America's Past: Folk Art, Modernism, and the Index of American Design. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2002-2003: no. 72.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: AL RYDER / CA # 177

Wikidata ID

Q64533984

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