Two Chinese Pigs

About this work

A pair of plump pigs stand nose-to-nose on a patch of grass. Their thick bristles catch the light in sharp strokes. A small fence and a few scattered leaves fill the background. This wasn’t Howitt’s only animal study. He drew many birds and beasts for natural history books. His quick, loose lines make the pigs feel alive and a bit playful. Want to see more? Look up Howitt, Samuel.