Barry Flanagan is renowned for his iconic bronze hares, a motif that became central to his practice and established him as one of the most distinctive sculptors of the late twentieth century. Through these anthropomorphic figures, Flanagan investigates human gesture and emotion with wit, elegance and originality.

The Thinker presents a playful yet thoughtful reinterpretation of Auguste Rodin’s renowned image of contemplation. The hare, positioned in quiet reflection, adopts a recognisably human pose; its elongated form conveys both stillness and latent energy. The contrast between animal form and philosophical subject introduces humor while maintaining a sense of introspection.

Cast in bronze with a richly textured surface, this edition exemplifies Flanagan’s capacity to balance lightness of spirit with sculptural gravitas. The Thinker serves as a refined example of the artist’s sustained interest in transformation, gesture and the expressive potential of form.

Private Collection, Auckland
Waddington Galleries Ltd, London