Chalkware Deer

c. 1937

H. Langden Brown

Associated Names
H. Langden Brown

Artist, American, 1879 - 1960

This is a painting of a sculptural figurine of an animal. The artwork features a painted representation of a small sculpture resembling a stylized animal, possibly a goat or antelope, with prominent dark horns. The animal's body is cream-colored with black patches, resting on a rectangular base. The figurine sits on a mottled green surface at its base, suggesting grass. It has red accents around the neck and in a series of marks around the base. The style is reminiscent of American folk art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 22.2 cm (11 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8314


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: H. LANGDEN BROWN

Wikidata ID

Q64572848

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