Landscape with Deer in Brush
Watercolor painting on paper • Maud E. Greenwood (signed 'M. Greenwood' lower right)
Style & Movement
American Realism / Regionalism with Botanical influence
Medium & Technique
Watercolor and gouache on thick watercolor paper; employs wet-on-dry techniques for foliage and stippling for texture
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (circa 1940-1960)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches (sight); Landscape format
Subject Description
A tranquil landscape featuring a wooden hillside with golden dry grasses and dense green trees. A small deer is partially hidden behind a large boulder in the mid-ground. Three birds are seen flying in the pale blue sky.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Fair; visible yellowing of the mat board and potential light acidity transfer to the paper edges
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or an estate sale; features a distinctive personal label for 'Maud E. Greenwood, Artist & Medical Illustrator'
Art Historical Significance
An example of naturalist illustration by a professional medical illustrator, showing the crossover between scientific accuracy and fine art in the mid-century American period
Notable Features
Features a vintage artist's label identifying the creator as a medical illustrator, which adds historical context to the detailed rendered subject matter
Condition Issues
Age-related toning of the paper; foxing spots on the matting; potential fading due to UV exposure; acidic matting may be causing 'mat burn' at the edges
Conservation Recommendations
Remove from current acidic housing; remount using acid-free/archival matting and UV-protective glass; avoid hanging in direct sunlight