Watercolor entitled "Mule Deer" showing two deer in snow in front of a wooded area. Framed and matted in a double frame of weathered pine wood. Artist's signature on lower left with date. By Lee Cable, July 1978.

Mule Deer
Lee Cable (American, b.1943-)
1978
Watercolor on paper
Purchased by the Fine Arts Committee

Painter Lee Cable is nationally-known for his wildlife and western-themed artworks. Cable has been commissioned to create works for Leanin’ Tree, the Franklin Mint, and the National Wild Turkey Federation. He currently is working on a series of paintings depicting the life of Charles Goodnight, the legendary Texas cattleman.

The Fine Arts Collection consists of artwork acquired for the City of Littleton's public art collection, or art portfolio. The collection includes permanent installations in City-owned public parks and buildings, as well as a large collection of rotating artworks which are only available for exhibition in City-owned buildings, such as the Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, Littleton Court House, and the Littleton Museum. Artworks in the Rotating Collection are exhibited for short terms in order to avoid light damage, pest infestation, vandalism, etc., as well as to freshen up public spaces on occasion. When on display, the Rotating Collection artworks are located indoors and may not be accessible during evening or weekend hours.

Owner: City of Littleton
Maintenance Authority: City of Littleton - Fine Arts Board/Littleton Museum