Rabbit Seller Collection

Selling Rabbits, 1796 (coloured mezzotint)
XYC223181 Selling Rabbits, 1796 (coloured mezzotint) by Ward, James (1769-1859) (after); 47.9x60.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Rabbit-Seller (engraving)
2773470 The Rabbit-Seller (engraving) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rabbit-Seller)

"Fine Rabbits!"(engraving)
981907 " Fine Rabbits!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Fine Rabbits!".); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Rabbit seller carrying a pole hung with rabbits, 1820. Artist: Thomas Lord Busby
Rabbit seller carrying a pole hung with rabbits, 1820

Buy a Rabbet a Rabbet, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce Tempest
Buy a Rabbet a Rabbet, (c1688?). A rabbit seller, carrying two poles with dead rabbits hanging from them. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Rabbits! Fine Rabbits!, Cries of London, c1840. Artist: TH Jones
Rabbits! Fine Rabbits! A rabbit seller stands with dead rabbits hanging from a pole resting on his shoulder and holding a dead bird in his hand, with a woman carrying a basket

Rabbits, Portland Place, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Rabbit seller, 1808. Artist: William Henry Pyne
Rabbit seller, 1808. A woman in a town street hawking rabbits and ducks which she carries on a pole slung over her shoulder. From The Costume of Great Britain by William Henry Pyne. (London, 1808)

The Hare and the Rabbit, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Hare and the Rabbit, c1850. The central image shows wild and domesticted rabbits. Surrounding vignettes show (clockwise from top left)

The Galleries of the Palais Royal, Paris, 1809 (oil on canvas)
XIR92391 The Galleries of the Palais Royal, Paris, 1809 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 50x63.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

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In the bustling streets of London, a rabbit seller stands proudly with his wares. With each stroke of his brush, the coloured mezzotint from 1796 brings to life the vibrant scene. The engraving captures the essence of this trade, showcasing a dedicated individual who knows how to entice customers. Another engraving titled "The Rabbit-Seller" further immerses us in this world. We can almost hear the calls echoing through the streets as he carries a pole adorned with rabbits, skillfully attracting potential buyers. This image is reminiscent of Thomas Lord Busby's artwork from 1820, where we witness yet another rabbit seller carrying his precious cargo. Pierce Tempest's depiction in "Buy a Rabbet a Rabbet" takes us back even further to cries heard on London's ancient streets around c1688. The artist beautifully captures both the energy and urgency in these words that have echoed for centuries. Moving forward in time, TH Jones' portrayal from c1840 showcases an updated version of this age-old profession - still selling rabbits but now with an added touch of modernity. Meanwhile, William Henry Pyne's artwork transports us to Portland Place in London during 1805 when rabbits were sought after by many eager customers. But it is Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' piece from c1850 that truly captivates our imagination. Entitled "The Hare and the Rabbit, " it reminds us that behind every sale lies nature's beauty and diversity. As we delve deeper into history, we stumble upon more engravings proclaiming "Fine Rabbits. " These timeless words continue to resonate across generations as they did when first uttered long ago. Finally, let us not forget Parisian charm captured by an oil-on-canvas masterpiece titled "The Galleries of Palais Royal. " Painted in 1809, it reveals how rabbit sellers were not confined solely to London; their trade thrived in other bustling cities as well.