The Square Book of Animals: The Learned Pig
1899
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1899
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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.
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.
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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