I took this pic of Thinker on a Rock by Welsh sculptor, Barry Flanagan, during my first visit to Utrecht in November 2013. At the time, I thought, "What's up with the rabbit?" I took hundreds of photos during that trip, so never found out who, what, or why! Just yesterday, when walking past the statue for about the hundredth time since I moved here in August 2014, I asked a friend, "What's up with the rabbit?" She didn't know either, so today, I decided to investigate. According to the Des Moines Public Art Foundation, Flanagan is well known for his sculptures of hares, and this 'Thinker' is one of three; the others are in Iowa, and Washington, D.C.
Teacher Friends: I think this would make a very creative prompt for writing, drawing, or discussion. Show the students this image, and then an image of Rodin's Thinker. Then, ask them to choose another famous statue or sculpture, and switch it up a little. What sculpture would you choose?
Teacher Friends: I think this would make a very creative prompt for writing, drawing, or discussion. Show the students this image, and then an image of Rodin's Thinker. Then, ask them to choose another famous statue or sculpture, and switch it up a little. What sculpture would you choose?