Kungsträdgården (King’s Garden), Stockholm, January 2016
The beauty of Stockholm is undeniable on a sunny, snowy day, but as I wandered through the central park, Kungsträdgården, I was sad to see this poor, felled rabbit, overcome by wind and snow.
Or so I thought.
But it turns out that the fella has been lying down, come rain or shine, for 10 years.
The granite figures are the 2006 creation of Marianne Lindberg de Geer, entitled A Study in Unhuman Sexual Expectations. They were bought by Stockholm konst in 2009 and now sit happily in the city centre park, admired by passers by and a fun attraction for the children. Not to mention all the kind-hearted souls who try to help this one to his feet!
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 24 March 2016
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Travel with Intent 
Aw…..this is so cute. It really does stir up the emotions. What a brilliant sculpture. 🙂
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Poor little statue…..
The photo is just perfect ……..!
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Oh thank you! That standing one has a very expressive face 🙂
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What fun! Happy Easter, Debbie!
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And happy Easter to you too, Sue!
On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 1:57 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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Happy Easter!
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and the same to you!
On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 1:33 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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They are so cute!
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I would have thought the same, poor fallen thing.
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You put a smile on my face. Thank you.
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Always happy to oblige!
On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 9:57 AM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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Love this . . .remind me of Boston’s hare and tortoise. What’s the expression of the one lying down, and did you try to lift him/her up?!
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No I was too cold to hang around! Not sure what its expression is but now I’ve discovered the topic being shown here, I’m assuming it looks ready and eager!!
On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 9:56 AM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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The other guy is waiting hopefully! 🙂 🙂
Wishing you a happy Easter, Debs, cleaning or no!
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Yes, I can see the eagerness in his face now!
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How tall are they? I would say the size of an average 7 year old? 🙂 See you have come up with something fascinating. 😀 Thanks so much, Debbie. This is as physical as it can get (unhuman sexual expectations, eh?)
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Just over a metre tall I think. Indeed! I didn’t get any sense of those rabbit feelings – I may have been too cold myself. I’ll try to revisit during Spring and see how they are!
On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 8:22 AM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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🙂 that would be a nice idea. So, the size of a 5 year old then 😀
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