Naive 19th Century American Oil Painting of Lion, Leopard and Goat for the sportman but still with the hand

but still with the hand and sensibility of the maker wonderfully present

which was a hub for playing card production in the 18th century

it took me a minute to find which piece on each had a little give to allow the taking apart process to begin--and the way the pieces fit together is pretty cool as it reveals itself

almost rocky variegated exterior dramatically contrasting with silky smooth

Naive 19th Century American Oil Painting of Lion, Leopard and Goat for the sportman but still with the handMy 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