Applique Coverlet (Detail)

c. 1941

Adolph Opstad

Associated Names
Adolph Opstad

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of two deer in a forest setting. The artwork is enclosed within a square frame with a red border. The central image depicts a large deer with prominent antlers standing beside a smaller deer that appears to be resting on the ground. Both deer are situated in a natural background composed of slender trees with sparse foliage, rendered in delicate green tones. The use of color and style suggests a focus on naturalistic representation with a simplified design, emphasizing the earthy colors and forms of the deer and trees.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 53.9 x 39.6 cm (21 1/4 x 15 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2554


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ADOLF OPSTAD

Wikidata ID

Q64533370

You may be interested in

Loading Results