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The Gilbert Rabbit by Sandra Jean ColdrenTheorem Painting. This adaptation was taken from a watercolor drawing (ca. 1795-1800) by fraktur artist, John Conrad Gilbert (1734-1812). This is believed to be the earlist known portrayal in American art of the mythical "Easter Rabbit".John Conrad was from Berks County, Pennsylvania and probably created his drawing from Pennsylvania Dutch Forklore in which the rabbit laid the eggs that were deliverd to children for Easter. The story of the Easter Rabbit stems from early Germany, when it was believed that the godess "Ostara" had the power to transform birds into animals.
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Artwork ©1999 Sanra Jean Coldren
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