The sculpture depicts a caricature of a muscular male figure with exaggerated features, such as a pronounced belly and expressive face. The subject is standing on a pedestal, wearing a helmet, and holding a small pig by its hind legs in his right hand, with his left arm supporting a walking stick or club. The sculpture is monochromatic, resembling bronze as indicated by the shading and detail. The sculpture appears larger than life, with an authoritative and confident pose indicative of a heroic or mythological style, often placed in public displays associated with commemorated figures.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1851
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3153 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original