"The Dead Rabbit" Print

Story Behind the Painting

The Dead Rabbit was originally created for “The Dead Rabbit Bar” in New York; a multi- award-winning Irish bar, set up by Belfast men Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry in 2013. It was commissioned to mark the bar’s fifth anniversary. The Rabbit character is inspired by John Morrissey, historical leader of the Dead Rabbits gang, an Irish American criminal street gang active in Lower Manhattan in the 1830s to 1850s.

The rabbit is painted to portray a disturbed character, cigarette in mouth and sporting bandages from a recent fight. It represents a journeyman who has been there and done that, not someone to mess with. It is emblazoned with symbolic elements, some of Ireland, with a shamrock and Guinness pint and trademarks of Terry’s work such as the words 'Hope', 'Honour', 'Trust' and 'Justice' and the docker and baby doll painted in the rabbits ears. Viewers should keep coming back to the image because they always find something new in it, maybe something they didn’t see before or something they interpret differently on different viewings. The artwork marries oil and acrylic paints, charcoal, graphite, as well as colouring and drawing pens to create a haunting, multi-layered effect.

It now hangs prominently behind the point station on the bar's second floor and is intended to signify the beginning of the Rabbit’s transformation from a cartoon character to one in real life.

Open Edition

A selected number of our prints are produced as open editions. These prints have been singled out by Terry as having special significance to him and wants them to be available to everyone.

Description

Our paper prints are high-quality giclee prints produced on heavyweight, museum-quality, rough, watercolour paper and are signed and named by the artist. Each print is given a unique number from the limited edition of prints produced from the original and comes with a certificate of authenticity, also signed by Terry Bradley. 

Rolled prints are dispatched first class, recorded delivery, in strong postal tubes and must be signed for upon receipt. Framing options can be chosen online and the prints will be made up and you will be phoned as soon as your art piece is ready for collection in our gallery according to your preference. 

Dimensions

* Dimensions are estimates based on the size of the printed image and the typical size of the standard frames we use. For a custom-sized piece, please contact our Bangor gallery.

Shipping & Collections

 
* Delivery (Island of Ireland) - Available at an additional cost. To have a framed print delivered to you on the island of Ireland, please choose the "Pickup" option at checkout, then contact us to discuss delivery dates and availability.

** Worldwide Shipping - Shipped orders are posted the day they are completed, this includes printing, signed by the artist, numbering, certificates, etc. Once an order has been posted you will receive a text/email confirming your order has been fulfilled and posted. These notifications include tracking information (some countries excluded).