Chalkware Deer

c. 1939

Milton Bevier

Associated Names
Milton Bevier

Artist, American, 1890 - 1959

The sculpture depicts a reclining deer with antlers, legs folded beneath its body, resting on a base resembling a section of ground. The sculpture is made from a light-colored material, likely ceramic, with pale beige and off-white hues and areas that appear slightly weathered. Its face and ears are highlighted with darker shades, most notably around the nose and ear tips. The sculpture is positioned to offer a clear side view, with the deer's head slightly turned forward. The surface appears smooth, with detailing evident in the texture of the fur and base grooves.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.2 x 45.6 cm (13 7/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 3/4" high; 8 1/2" long; 3 5/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8311


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MILTON R. BEVIER

Wikidata ID

Q64615157

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