Edward Hopper

(Study of Native American Man in Headdress)
1899–1906

A sketch on aged paper depicting a profile view of a figure wearing a large feathered headdress, possibly representing a Native American. The figure is drawn with bold, dark strokes, contrasting with lighter sketches of human figures and abstract shapes in the background. The paper shows signs of wear and tear around the edges.
A sketch on aged paper depicting a profile view of a figure wearing a large feathered headdress, possibly representing a Native American. The figure is drawn with bold, dark strokes, contrasting with lighter sketches of human figures and abstract shapes in the background. The paper shows signs of wear and tear around the edges.

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Date
1899–1906

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Charcoal on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 18 13/16 × 12 3/16in. (47.8 × 31 cm)

Accession number
70.1566.133

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Josephine N. Hopper Bequest

Rights and reproductions
© Heirs of Josephine N. Hopper/Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/21992

Edward Hopper
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