Bronze Moon Gazing Hare Sculpture

This elegant Bronze Moon Gazing Hare sculpture captures one of the most enduring and mysterious symbols found in folklore and art. Sculpted by British wildlife artist Peter Close, the hare sits upright, alert and watchful as it gazes towards the moon. It reflects the quiet beauty of the natural world.

The image of the moon gazing hare appears across many cultures and traditions and is often associated with renewal, good fortune and new beginnings. Throughout mythology and folklore, hares have long been connected with the moon and the rhythms of nature. They symbolise growth, rebirth and abundance. 

Peter Close carefully studied the unique posture and anatomy of the hare to capture its distinctive alert stance and powerful hind legs. The sculpture expresses both strength and sensitivity.

The sculpture is produced in cold cast bronze. This is a process that combines bronze powder with resin to create the appearance and weight of traditional bronze while preserving the fine detail of the original sculpture. The warm bronze finish enhances the texture and form, giving the piece a timeless quality.

This bronze hare sculpture makes a striking decorative piece for the home or garden and is particularly popular with collectors of wildlife sculpture and lovers of countryside wildlife.

• Height 31cm/12in
• Weight 5 kg
• Made of cold cast bronze
• Open Edition

This piece forms part of Peter Close’s collection of bronze hare sculptures and bronze animal sculptures.