Indian Woman

c. 1940

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a Native American woman standing upright on a rectangular base with the word "CIGARS" inscribed on it. She holds a bundle in her left arm and wears a knee-length dress with a geometric pattern in shades of brown and red, along with a sash of similar colors. She also wears a headdress with a large feather at the top. The sculpture is painted to give a lifelike appearance to the skin, clothing, and accessories. The figure is life-sized and stands on a base at eye level, giving it a grounded presence. The sculpture appears to be made of wood and painted to capture lifelike details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 26.9 cm (13 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17290


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: R.W.R. Taylor

Wikidata ID

Q64629257

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