Cigar Store Figure c. 1937

This watercolor painting, "Cigar Store Figure" by Eugene Croe, depicts a Native American man in traditional garb. The painting is a design for a carved figure that would have been placed outside of a cigar store. These figures were popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as a way to attract attention to businesses. Croe, who worked as a sign painter, was well-known for his detailed and realistic depictions of these figures.