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The Square Book of Animals: The Learned Pig, by William Nicholson, 1899

The Square Book of Animals: The Learned Pig

William Nicholson

1899

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Square Book of Animals: The Learned Pig is a 1899 by William Nicholson, a Impressionism work, depicting Sus Scrofa, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
William Nicholson
When & what style?
1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a pig in a top hat, reading a book. It's a funny picture with a lot of details. The pig is sitting at a table, surrounded by books and papers. The artist put a lot of thought into this simple scene, making it interesting to look at. You can learn more about similar artwork at the museum where this is kept, The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of William Nicholson
Artist

William Nicholson

Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (5 February 1872 – 16 May 1949) was a British painter of still-life, landscape and portraits.

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