Chalkware Crouching Rabbit in an Alpine Meadow

The Artistry

R344 Crouching Rabbit is a classic example of German-style folk art chalkware, hand-cast from a rare 19th-century antique chocolate mold. The low crouching pose gives the piece a quiet, natural realism—full of texture and character.

The rabbit sits on a base painted as a spring Alpine meadow, featuring Lily of the Valley, wild poppies, and blue forget-me-nots. Each piece is finished in small batches and carefully antiqued for a soft, timeworn patina—so no two are ever exactly alike.

Styling Ideas

This piece displays beautifully tucked into a stepback cupboard, on a mantel with ironstone, or as part of an Easter vignette with early wood, stoneware, and dried botanicals. The meadow base adds color without feeling modern—perfect for primitive and farmhouse interiors.

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.