Cigar Store Indian c. 1938

"Cigar Store Indian" is a watercolor painting created by Henry Tomaszewski in 1938. The work depicts a carved wooden figure of a Native American man, a common sight in front of cigar stores in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tomaszewski's painting captures the detail and craftsmanship of these figures, emphasizing their traditional dress and stoic expressions. This artwork serves as a visual documentation of a unique American cultural phenomenon and a reminder of the evolving portrayal of Native Americans in art.