Hare gazing at the autumn moon
White hare and moon (description from the Messel-Rosse inventory)
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); his daughter Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-1992)
Bought with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
525mm across longest aspect, 167mm diameter, 240mm between the lowest points, approx 233mm height (from line between lowest points to centre top)
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Method of acquisition: Bought (1985) by Countess of Rosse, Anne
Watercolour : Gold, silver and colours
Accession number: PD.2-1985
Primary reference Number: 126472
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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