Group of Rabbits

model after 1846, cast probably before 1879

Pierre-Jules Mêne

Associated Names
Pierre-Jules Mêne

Artist, French, 1810 - 1879

The sculpture depicts two rabbits interacting on a textured base. The rabbits are positioned closely together, with one leaning into the other. The sculpture is made of a dark, bronze-colored material with a metallic finish and some visible patina. The rabbits' fur texture is detailed, and the sculpture is relatively small in scale, placed on an oval base.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Paul Mellon [1907-1999], Upperville, Virginia; bequest 1999 to NGA, with life interest to his wife, Rachel Lambert Mellon [1910-2014].

Associated Names

Inscriptions

left side of base, with accented first E: P J MENE

Wikidata ID

Q63864348

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