Cigar Store Indian 1935 - 1942

"Cigar Store Indian" is a watercolor painting created by Flora Merchant between 1935 and 1942. The artwork depicts a Native American woman in traditional clothing, standing on a base and leaning against a wooden pole. Merchant, a prolific artist who lived from 1855 to 1995, often painted historical scenes and figures, capturing details of attire and ornamentation. This artwork, measuring 54.9 x 36 cm, is a realistic representation of a "Cigar Store Indian", a popular figure in American culture during the 19th and 20th centuries.