Hares Collection (#4)

Daurian Pika (coloured engraving)
1000371 Daurian Pika (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:D. R)

Domestic Rabbit (coloured engraving)
1000361 Domestic Rabbit (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:Johann Nusbiegel From A Die SAaugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit)

European Rabbit (coloured engraving)
1000360 European Rabbit (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. W)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 756
Hymenoptera: Ceropales variegatus = Ceropales variegata [Plant: Lagurus ovatus (Hare?s Tail Grass)] Date: 1824-39

Coursing Matches (coloured engraving)
729121 Coursing Matches (coloured engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing Matches. Series of illustrations bys T Dadd)

Snowman and Hares, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730857 Snowman and Hares, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowman and Hares)

Hunting sword c. 1760-70 (steel with cast-iron hilt)
490864 Hunting sword c.1760-70 (steel with cast-iron hilt) by Netherlandish School, (18th century); 65x8.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Hare, Spoonbill, and Fish, mid-1600s (oil on canvas)
490777 Hare, Spoonbill, and Fish, mid-1600s (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); 99.5x128.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting, Altcar, near Liverpool (engraving)
1626293 Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting, Altcar, near Liverpool (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting, Altcar)

Ancient Greek silver coin from Zankle-Messana, 480 BC (silver)
1203088 Ancient Greek silver coin from Zankle-Messana, 480 BC (silver) by Greek, (5th century BC); 2.6x2.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek, out of copyright

White-sided Jackrabbit (coloured engraving)
1000351 White-sided Jackrabbit (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. Fleischmann Engraver:A)

Cape Hare (coloured engraving)
1000350 Cape Hare (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. Fleischmann Engraver:A)

Hares and Leverets (engraving)
2792723 Hares and Leverets (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hares and Leverets. Illustration for Chatterbox (1886)

Red Handed (colour litho)
726895 Red Handed (colour litho) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Handed, from the painting by George Goodwin Kilburne)

A Subject for Meditation (engraving)
1061540 A Subject for Meditation (engraving) by Gelibert, Gaston (1850-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Subject for Meditation)

Laying the Trail for Hare and Hounds, the Hares breaking Cover (engraving)
1038814 Laying the Trail for Hare and Hounds, the Hares breaking Cover (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the Trail for Hare and Hounds)

Greyhound turning a hare (engraving)
960053 Greyhound turning a hare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greyhound turning a hare. Engraved by Howitt)

Hunting rabbits with dogs and nets, from the Livre de la Chasse by Gaston Phebus
BMR177880 Hunting rabbits with dogs and nets, from the Livre de la Chasse by Gaston Phebus, early 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Dish with ten circles of Scythian motifs, from Ziwiyeh, Iran, c
BOO180381 Dish with ten circles of Scythian motifs, from Ziwiyeh, Iran, c.7th century BC (silver with gold inlay) by Scythian; diameter:37.5 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; out of copyright

Mounted huntsman watching a pack of hounds digging for hares
6337427 Mounted huntsman watching a pack of hounds digging for hares by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822) (after); (add.info.: Mounted huntsman watching a pack of hounds digging for hares)

The Common Hare, from Thorburns Mammals published by Longmans and Co, c
5304246 The Common Hare, from Thorburns Mammals published by Longmans and Co, c. 1920 (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

The Mountain Hare in winter, from Thorburns Mammals published by Longmans and Co, c
5304248 The Mountain Hare in winter, from Thorburns Mammals published by Longmans and Co, c. 1920 (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

The Waterloo Coursing Meeting, at Liverpool (engraving)
1617975 The Waterloo Coursing Meeting, at Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waterloo Coursing Meeting, at Liverpool)

Any Port in a Storm (litho)
1598382 Any Port in a Storm (litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Any Port in a Storm. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 January 1899)

Forward again (colour litho)
1631002 Forward again (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Browns Schooldays published by Collins Clear Type Press 1906); English, out of copyright

A Paper Chase in Japan (engraving)
1059564 A Paper Chase in Japan (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Paper Chase in Japan)

Iberian Hare (coloured engraving)
1000349 Iberian Hare (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. Schleich Engraver:A)

Maountain Hare Antlers (coloured engraving)
1000348 Maountain Hare Antlers (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. W)

Coursing, the First Turn (engraving)
1099884 Coursing, the First Turn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing, the First Turn)

Luncheon on the Moors (engraving)
1053786 Luncheon on the Moors (engraving) by Lawson, Francis Wilfred (1842-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luncheon on the Moors)

Black Hare shot in Suffolk (engraving)
1095674 Black Hare shot in Suffolk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Hare shot in Suffolk)

Hares (coloured engraving)
3630683 Hares (coloured engraving) by Specht, Friedrich (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hares. Illustration for Animal Life in Europe illustrated with coloured plates by F Specht)

Hare (oil on panel)
704454 Hare (oil on panel) by Hoffmann, Hans (c.1545/50-1591/92); Galleria Corsini, Rome, Italy; German, out of copyright

Sketches at the Waterloo Cup Meeting (engraving)
1626808 Sketches at the Waterloo Cup Meeting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Waterloo Cup Meeting)

The Mountain Hare and the Irish Hare in autumn, from Thorburn
5304247 The Mountain Hare and the Irish Hare in autumn, from Thorburns Mammals published by Longmans and Co, c. 1920 (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; Scottish

Alpine Pika (coloured engraving)
1000370 Alpine Pika (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:D. R)

Arctic Hare (coloured engraving)
1000359 Arctic Hare (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. Schleich Engraver:A)

Black-naped Hare (coloured engraving)
1000352 Black-naped Hare (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. Fleischmann Engraver:A)

Mountain Hare (coloured engraving)
1000347 Mountain Hare (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Johann Eberhard Ihle Engraver)

Paintings on Sliding Wooden Doors, c. 1700 (ink & w / c on wood)
873478 Paintings on Sliding Wooden Doors, c.1700 (ink & w/c on wood) by Tsunenobu, Kano (1636-1713); 97.16 x133.67 x4.13 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Mrs

Master M Grath (engraving)
1057052 Master M Grath (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master M Grath. Illustration for The Graphic)

Coursing (engraving)
1057038 Coursing (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing. Illustration for The Graphic)

A Leaf from Constable Patrick Murphys Note-Book after a Land League Hunt near Ballynamuck (engraving)
1041217 A Leaf from Constable Patrick Murphys Note-Book after a Land League Hunt near Ballynamuck (engraving) by English School

A cherub wields an axe as they chop down a Christmas tree (colour litho)
960103 A cherub wields an axe as they chop down a Christmas tree (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wild Arctic Rabbit
Roberto Marchegiani

wild arctic hare
Roberto Marchegiani

Little Hare
Paolo Bolla

Arctic Hare, c. 1841. Creator: John James Audubon
Arctic Hare, c. 1841

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"Hares: Graceful Creatures of the Renaissance and Beyond" In 1502, renowned artist Albrecht Durer captured the essence in his masterpiece titled "Hare, " a testament to their significance even during the Renaissance period. Fast forward to February in Oxfordshire, UK, where brown hares engage in an extraordinary display of boxing. These agile creatures showcase their strength and agility amidst picturesque fields. The distinction between rabbits and hares becomes apparent as we delve deeper into their world. Lydon's depiction highlights this contrast, shedding light on the unique characteristics that make hares truly remarkable. Once again, we find ourselves captivated by the mesmerizing spectacle of brown hares engaging in intense boxing matches within Oxordshire's countryside. Their fierce battles symbolize both competition and courtship rituals. Venturing further across Europe, we encounter European hares thriving in set-aside fields adorned with vibrant Corn Marigolds. This harmonious coexistence showcases nature's beauty at its finest. Norfolk, UK presents us with another breathtaking sight - a majestic brown hare gracefully navigating through wheat stubble during August. Its presence adds charm to the rustic landscape while reminding us of nature's resilience. As autumn approaches Scotland, mountain hares emerge from dusk shadows for a captivating silhouette against an enchanting backdrop. These elusive creatures embody mystery and tranquility simultaneously. A poppy field serves as a stunning canvas for European or Brown Hare to showcase its elegance amidst vibrant blooms. The contrasting colors create an ethereal ambiance that is nothing short of magical. Finally, winter arrives in Strathspey within Cairngorm National Park as mountain hare dons its pristine white coat against snow-covered terrain. A close-up reveals intricate details on its head – a true marvel of adaptation to harsh environments. From Durer's timeless artistry to witnessing these magnificent creatures' behaviors firsthand across various landscapes and seasons; it is evident that hares possess an undeniable allure.