Victorian Easter Greeting Card with Anthropomorphic Rabbits

Victorian Easter Greeting Card with Anthropomorphic Rabbits

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OccasionEaster
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorscream, green, red, brown, tan
Vibesanthropomorphic, kitschy

Text on Card

HAPPY EASTER

Description

White snowdrop flowers and tall green grasses frame this charming Victorian Easter greeting card, which showcases two anthropomorphic rabbits dressed in period clothing. The upper rabbit sports a red vest and carries a small floral bouquet, appearing to emerge from or stand behind a large cracked egg, while a second rabbit below sits in a relaxed or dazed pose leaning against the egg in red/orange trousers. The soft color palette and whimsical composition celebrate the Easter season's themes of renewal and playful celebration.

Subjects

rabbits, Easter, anthropomorphic animals, spring flowers, snowdrops, grass, cracked egg

Printing Notes

Hand-colored or chromolithographed print with excellent color registration and fine botanical detail work

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