Description
There’s an undeniable spark of life in Irish Hare – Expressive Portrait, one of Caroline Bergin’s most captivating wildlife art Ireland pieces. The painting celebrates the beauty and vitality of the Irish hare — a creature full of motion, personality, and wild elegance. 🐇🍂
This hare painting offers an intimate, close-up view of the hare’s face, capturing its large alert ears and bright, expressive eyes. Caroline’s use of short, textured brushstrokes in warm browns and whites gives the fur a sense of movement and depth, as though the creature might leap straight from the paper. Against a vibrant orange background, every detail is illuminated — a contrast that adds both modern boldness and natural warmth.
The overall impression is one of energy and vitality — a reflection of the Irish hare’s quick spirit and timeless grace. The combination of texture, expression, and colour creates a hare wall art piece that feels both contemporary and authentic, grounded in Irish landscape yet alive with creative flair.
🖌️ About the Artwork & Limited Edition Details
This beautiful Irish hare painting is available as a limited edition fine-art print, printed on high-quality cotton rag paper to ensure exceptional colour depth and archival quality.
Only 250 editions of Irish Hare – Expressive Portrait exist worldwide. Each one is signed and numbered by the artist, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.
A certificate of authenticity accompanies every print, including its title, number within the collection, measurements, and Caroline’s signature.
All prints are sent rolled in a sturdy print tube, ready to be framed. We recommend handling the print carefully on a clean surface with clean hands. Keep your print in its tube for safekeeping while transporting it to your framer — they’ll flatten and stretch it for perfect presentation.
Available sizes:
• 30 × 30 cm – intimate and modern
• 50 × 50 cm – versatile, perfect for living rooms or studies
• 75 × 75 cm – statement piece for gallery walls or feature spaces
🌾 An Icon of Irish Nature
Caroline’s wildlife art Ireland series celebrates the emotional connection between people and native animals. The hare — quick, resilient, and beautiful — has long been a symbol of Irish folklore and renewal. In this piece, Caroline transforms that heritage into fine-art form, giving the hare a presence that feels both powerful and personal.
The orange backdrop creates a striking contrast with the hare’s natural fur tones, reflecting both Ireland’s warmth and the artist’s expressive energy.
🌿 How to Style Your Hare Painting
✨ Perfect Pairings: Combine with Mr Golden (Fox Painting) or Fiery Red Head (Rooster Painting) for a bold wildlife-inspired display.
✨ Framing Tips: Oak, white, or matte black frames complement the piece’s rich warmth.
✨ Ideal Spaces: Hallways, living rooms, or reading nooks that benefit from a touch of Irish vitality.
🌾 Explore More Wildlife Art by Caroline Bergin 🖼️
• Wildlife Collection – discover foxes, puffins, owls, and more.
• Online Gallery – view the complete collection.
• About the Artist – learn about Caroline’s inspiration and creative journey.
🌍 External Inspiration & Resources
• The Heritage Council of Ireland – explore the story of the Irish hare.
• National Parks & Wildlife Service – conservation and native wildlife.
• Hahnemühle FineArt – the fine-art paper used in Caroline’s prints.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions 🐇
Q: Is this a genuine limited edition Irish hare painting?
A: Yes — limited to 250 prints, each signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Q: What makes this piece unique?
A: The combination of vibrant orange background and expressive brushstrokes captures both movement and emotion — a defining wildlife art Ireland work.
Q: What sizes are available?
A: 30×30 cm, 50×50 cm, and 75×75 cm, each maintaining full detail and texture.
Q: How should I frame this print?
A: Choose oak or white frames for warmth and simplicity; use UV glass for long-lasting vibrancy.
Q: What inspired Caroline to paint the Irish Hare?
A: Wild hares seen in Wexford’s open fields inspired Caroline’s dynamic portrayal — a celebration of Irish wildlife at its finest.
🌸 Summary
Irish Hare – Expressive Portrait embodies vitality, colour, and spirit — a tribute to one of Ireland’s most loved wild animals. With its textured brushwork and vivid orange background, this hare painting balances fine-art precision with natural energy. Limited to 250 editions and available in three sizes, each print is signed, numbered, and ready to bring Irish beauty into your home. 🐇🍂
