Thinker on a Rock, Bronze sculpture in National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C., United States.
The bronze artwork presents a hare figure positioned on top of a rock in a contemplative pose, measuring 1.8 meters in height and weighing 1270 kilograms.
Barry Flanagan created this sculpture in 1997 as part of a series that includes identical versions displayed at multiple locations across different countries and continents.
The sculpture references Auguste Rodin's famous work through its composition, replacing the human figure with a hare, a recurring subject in Flanagan's artistic production.
Visitors can view the sculpture throughout the year in the outdoor garden setting, which transforms into an ice skating rink during winter months from December to March.
The bronze hare sits in meditation upon rough-textured stone, creating a contrast between the smooth animal form and the natural rock formation beneath it.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1997
Creator: Barry Flanagan
GPS coordinates: 38.64799,-90.30864
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:56
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