"The Dead Rabbit"
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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 rabbit’s 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.
| Small | Large | XL | |
| Open | Open | Open | |
| Canvas | Open | Open | Open |
| Hand Embellished | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Dimensions for Print
| Small | Large | XL | |
| Rolled* | 8" x 12" | 16" x 24" | 30" x 48" |
| Framed* | 21" x 25" | 29" x 37" | 34" x 52" |
Dimensions for Canvas
| Small | Large | XL | |
| Rolled / Stretched* | 22" x 36" | 32" x 50" | 38" x 60" |
| Framed (Floating Frames)* | 24" x 38" | 34" x 52" | 40" x 62" |
| Framed (All Other Frames)* | 34" x 48" | 44" x 62" | 50" x 72" |
Description
Our prints are high-quality giclée prints produced on either heavyweight museum-quality rough watercolour paper or artists’ canvas. Every print is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity, also signed by him.
*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.
Framing options can be selected online, and once your artwork is prepared for collection at our gallery, you will be notified by phone in accordance with your preference.
Hand Embellishment
Hand-embellished orders are taken by the artist back to his studio where he personalises each one using either paint, pencil, or pen. He adds colour or detail that is unique to your piece making them an original, one-off piece. These pieces are numbered 1/1 and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Shipping & Collections
In-store Collection is available for all orders. Select 'Pick-Up' at checkout and choose your local gallery. Framed prints are available for collection in 2 - 3 weeks.
Local Van Delivery Service is available on the island of Ireland. Please choose "Ship" at checkout and then "Local Delivery". Once your order has been processed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a delivery date that suits you.
Worldwide Shipping is available for rolled artwork. Rolled prints are shipped via First Class recorded delivery in secure postal tubes and require a signature upon receipt. You will receive a text/email confirming your order has been fulfilled and posted. These notifications include tracking information (some countries excluded).
Shipping is calculated at checkout. For special requests, please contact our Bangor Gallery.