The Easter Chalkware Rabbit in Bavarian Dress

The Artistry

This impressive R342 Mother Rabbit with Baby Bunnies is a classic example of traditional German-style chalkware. Cast from a rare antique 19th-century chocolate mold, the figure displays remarkable texture and character, making it a natural focal point in a folk art collection.

Cradling two baby bunnies in her arms, she is hand-painted in a warm forest-green Dirndl—a traditional Alpine folk dress—complete with delicate lacing at the bodice. Her skirt serves as a fine-art canvas for a lush spring meadow featuring Lily of the Valley, wild strawberries, forget-me-nots, and seasonal primrose.

Styling Ideas

Due to its substantial size and intricate detail, this piece displays beautifully as a standalone accent on a mantel or deep windowsill. For collectors of primitives, its rich green palette pairs naturally with early American stoneware and the warm tones of aged wood in a stepback cupboard.

Product Details:
Bittersweet House Folk Art captures the character and warmth of the German folk art tradition of chalkware. Each piece is individually hand-cast from an antique chocolate mold and meticulously hand-painted.

The exacting craftsmanship and attention to detail ensure a treasure that reflects our historic past and will last for generations to come. Every figure is hand-signed, numbered, and dated on the bottom: Bittersweet House Folk Art, Kathryn Campbell.