Indian Tobacco Shop Sign [reverse, Indian facing right]

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, seconde moitié du XIXe siècle

The image shows a person in profile standing upright and facing to the right. The individual has dark brown skin, long black hair, and wears a headdress made of colorful leaves. They hold a cylindrical object with a yellow ribbon in their left hand. The person wears a red garment with black markings and geometric patterns, along with tan pants and moccasin-like shoes. They also wear a yellow necklace around their neck. The background is a plain, solid light 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 shows a person in profile standing upright and facing to the right. The individual has dark brown skin, long black hair, and wears a headdress made of colorful leaves. They hold a cylindrical object with a yellow ribbon in their left hand. The person wears a red garment with black markings and geometric patterns, along with tan pants and moccasin-like shoes. They also wear a yellow necklace around their neck. The background is a plain, solid light color.

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857