Cigar Store Indian c. 1942
maryedithbrooks
drawing
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drawing
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toned paper
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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charcoal art
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oil painting
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acrylic on canvas
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underpainting
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
Mary Edith Brooks’s "Cigar Store Indian" is a watercolor painting depicting a wooden figure of an indigenous person. The figure stands in a relaxed stance, hand raised to its forehead as if saluting. The painting captures the realism of the carved figure, with detailed depiction of the figure's headdress, clothing, and the wooden base it stands on. This artwork depicts the popularity of cigar store Indians, a common sight in shops during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Brooks's work captures the intricate details of these figures and the nostalgic sentiment they evoke.
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