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Toy bank: Pig

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a pig in a relaxed position with its front legs slightly bent and its left ear perked forward. The pig appears stocky and well-fed, with visible creases and contours on its body that mimic natural pig anatomy. The material of the sculpture gives it an earthy, rustic appearance, and the surface is painted in a mix of brown and green. The sculpture is small to medium-sized, with detailed features like its snout, ears, and skin folds that make it appear lifelike.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3246 × 4377 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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