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The Wonderful Pig

Thomas Rowlandson

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing showing a pig performing a trick for an audience. It depicts a group of people watching the pig interacting with cards on the floor. The detailed image shows the varied facial expressions of the audience members. There is text at the top of the image suggesting the pig has a unique ability, possibly related to languages. The drawing captures a moment of entertainment in a satirical style, with lines and cross-hatching used to emphasize the humor.

Artwork Details

Date
1785
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4837 × 3399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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