Donkey and pigs
1795
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1795
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows a donkey and pigs in a rustic setting. The donkey stands in the center, while the pigs lie on the ground to its left. The scene is depicted in warm, earthy tones. The artist has used a range of brushstrokes to capture the texture of the animals' fur and the roughness of the ground. The overall effect is one of quiet, rural life. The painting is held at the Fitzwilliam Museum. For more on the artist's use of light and shadow, look up chiaroscuro.
