Eyre Hare
Eyre Hare
Eyre Hare is a papier-maché sculpture made from the pages from the classic book by Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre. Notable quotes found throughout the matte surface include Rochester’s haunting voice heard across the moore’s calling, “Jane!, Jane!, Jane!” Also included: “Dear Reader, I married him…”, “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will, which I now exert to leave you.”, “Are you going somewhere, Hellen? Are you going home? —”Yes, to my long home—my last home,” “…I am my husband’s life as fully as he is mine. No woman was ever nearer to her mate than I am; ever more absolutely bone of his bone, and flesh of his flesh…”and more. Character names and places include: Mr. Rochester, Diana Rivers, Mary Rivers, Mr. Rivers, Mrs. Reed, Helen Burns, Adèle, Mr. Rowland, Miss Temple, Grace Poole, Thornfield Hall, Gatesfield.
The piece has a wire armature and a newspaper core. The surface consists of layers of book pages sealed with a matte finish. Painted eyes. It measures 6 inches long, 5 inches deep, and 4 inches tall at the ear tips.
This is not a toy. Keep out of reach of young children. Avoid display in direct sunlight.