Indian Tobacco Shop Sign [obverse, Indian facing left]

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, second half 19th century

The image depicts a person in profile, standing facing left. They are holding a bundle in one hand and wearing a colorful headdress with large feathers. The person has long black hair, a simple face, and wears a red garment with decorative patterns, brown leggings, and dark shoes. They also wear a bead necklace and carry a long object over their shoulder. The background is a light yellow color.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
Date
second half 19th century
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
136.4 × 57.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a person in profile, standing facing left. They are holding a bundle in one hand and wearing a colorful headdress with large feathers. The person has long black hair, a simple face, and wears a red garment with decorative patterns, brown leggings, and dark shoes. They also wear a bead necklace and carry a long object over their shoulder. The background is a light yellow color.

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857