Naive 19th Century American Oil Painting of Lion, Leopard and Goat for the sportman such that it is all

such that it is all about their expressions

almost rocky variegated exterior dramatically contrasting with silky smooth

3 3/4" l x 2 1/4" w x 3/8" d

)--took the trouble to drill holes through the wood in order to stitch through its little pink nose and those great button eyes

Terrific aged condition and super sturdy

Naive 19th Century American Oil Painting of Lion, Leopard and Goat for the sportman such that it is allMy very favorite thing about this painting is the last thing I noticed: the completely flattened goat upon which the lion stands. The way that it is painted makes the goat appear rather more like a symbol than an actual thing, and as the goat typically symbolizes vitality and boundless energy, it makes sense that its role here be most important as a handy convenient stepping stone for getting a better look at whatever's out there in the distance! Hard