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This painting forms part of Ros Koch's series called "Beasts of England”. The name of the series is inspired by a song in George Orwell’s book, Animal Farm. It is both a battle cry for the rebellion on Manor Farm and an anthem that helps the animals keep the spirit of the rebellion alive in their hearts. Ros was intrigued by the song as, without context, its title can be construed as somewhat derogatory. However, the song is important because it is what unites the animals in the beginning of the book and it is a symbol of change for them. In Animal Farm, rabbits and rats represented the poor - the beggars or gypsies - that were around during the time of the Russian Revolution. They were not known as humans. These lower class people were known as the ‘wild’ or ‘stupid’ ones but, in the story, they had to be included in the rebellion. This image of a hare encapsulates this vulnerability. He is hiding in the grass, but knows he is being hunted down. The painting was executed quickly in order to capture the (as yet) uncaught. Before he disappears. Why the use of black ink on paper for the “Beasts of England” series? For centuries, writers and artists have used ink on paper - whether in print format or pre-technology - to demonstrate their acute and often indignant observations of social injustice, inequality and the violence of war. By using a brush to carry the ink, Ros echoes the simplicity of the life of the animals on the farm… prior to the industrial revolution when animals started to be replaced by machinery.
Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Size:9 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in
Size with Frame:14.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in
Frame:White
Ready to Hang:Yes
Packaging:Ships in a Box
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Handling:Ships in a box. Art prints are packaged and shipped by our printing partner.
Ships From:Printing facility in California.
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South Africa
I am a British-born artist, living in South Africa from 1998. I live in Stellenbosch with my husband, three children, and other animals. I work in my home-based studio which affords me the opportunity of being available to my family whilst at the same time just a stone’s throw from my work and inspiration.
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