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Regal Rabbit in a Suit Painting on a Golden Throne Monet expansive backdrop for gatheringThis commanding portrait shows a white rabbit seated upon an ornate golden throne, draped in flowing scarlet robes trimmed with white ermine. A jewelled sceptre rests in its paws, while the gilded backrest rises behind in carved ceremonial splendour. The deep, shadowed backdrop throws every fold of crimson fabric and each gleam of gold into rich relief, lending the scene the gravity of an old master coronation. The rabbit's calm, level gaze carries an