This is a drawing of a herd of pigs. The image features several pigs huddled together. The sketch shows the texture of the animals' skin and the contour of their bodies. Light and shade are used effectively to suggest depth and form. There are intersecting lines in the lower section and a symbol in the upper right corner. The drawing captures movement and concentration within the group of animals.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1878
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, and aquatint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3744 × 3198 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original