Rabbit

Rabbit: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Rabbit

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Rabbit

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.3045

Description

Freestanding sculpture by Stanley Papio depicting a fanciful representation of a large, somewhat ferocious rabbit made largely from Volkswagen car parts. Mouth open to reveal teeth and tongue. The tail holds a small vulture, snake and bat. The verso has a cow-like face, weeping bloody tears. The large rabbit's ears are seen as horns for the cow. Also on the verso, painted lettering reads, 'Local Hassles. Did something about junk. They did nothing about Hassles. Enter at your own risk'. Inscription in the tail reads 'Do As I Say'.

Type of Sculpture

Free Standing

Artwork Details

Medium

Metal

Collection

Stanley Papio Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Papio, Stanley

Role

Artist

Date made

circa 1972 - circa 1982

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Key Largo

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

116 in

Width

72 in

Depth

84 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Treatment Report

Overall Condition

Good