1850
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Three Swine Lying in Front of a Sty is a 1850 by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In this painting, three pigs lie in front of a wooden sty, their bodies relaxed and still. The sty is constructed from rough-hewn planks, with a sloping roof that appears to be made of straw or thatch. The pigs are depicted in various poses, with one lying on its side and the others reclining on their bellies. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and bushes, which are rendered in loose, expressive brushstrokes. The overall effect is one of rustic simplicity, with the pigs and the sty forming a cozy and intimate scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and dimension to the painting, with the pigs' bodies casting shadows on the ground. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this work, which showcases the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of everyday life.
Charles Meryon (sometimes Méryon, 23 November 1821 – 14 February 1868) was a French artist who worked almost entirely in etching, as he had colour blindness.
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