Cigar Store Indian
Artist/maker unknown, American
Geography:
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
Late 19th centuryMedium:
Probably pine (originally painted)Dimensions:
Height: 64 1/2 inches (163.8 cm) Base: 16 × 13 inches (40.6 × 33 cm)Curatorial Department:
American Art
1950-92-85Credit Line:
Bequest of Lisa Norris Elkins, 1950
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
Late 19th centuryMedium:
Probably pine (originally painted)Dimensions:
Height: 64 1/2 inches (163.8 cm) Base: 16 × 13 inches (40.6 × 33 cm)Curatorial Department:
American Art
* Gallery 109, American Art, first floor
Accession Number:1950-92-85Credit Line:
Bequest of Lisa Norris Elkins, 1950
Label:
The image of the American Indian became popular in American art at the end of the nineteenth century, when the era of western settlement was drawing to a close. Already associated with the introduction of tobacco to Europeans, Native Americans were often depicted in American tobacco advertisements.
The image of the American Indian became popular in American art at the end of the nineteenth century, when the era of western settlement was drawing to a close. Already associated with the introduction of tobacco to Europeans, Native Americans were often depicted in American tobacco advertisements.
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