Chalkware Deer

H. Langden Brown

National Gallery of Art

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.