Indian Tobacco Shop Sign [obverse, Indian facing left]

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, seconde moitié du XIXe siècle

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.
Artiste
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
Datation
seconde moitié du XIXe siècle
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur bois
Dimensions
136,4 × 57,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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