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The Pig, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
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The Pig, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Pig, c1850. The central image shows a sow and piglets. Surrounding vignettes show (clockwise from top left): a swineherd with pigs in a forest to eat acorns, exercising rights of panage; hunting wild boar with dogs; a farmhouse kitchen with hams hanging from the rafters and a woman serving a leg of pork, while on the table are a pork pie and a roast suckling pig; a house painter using a brush of pig bristle; an artist using a brush of pig bristle; a broom seller; pigskin for making saddles; export of bacon and lard; pigs at a market. From Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man published by Thomas Varty. (London, c1850)
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The Pig, c1850" is a captivating lithograph print that showcases the intricate artwork of Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins. The central image portrays a tender moment between a sow and her adorable piglets, capturing the essence of maternal love in the animal kingdom. Surrounding this heartwarming scene are various vignettes depicting different aspects of human interaction with pigs during the 19th century. From top left to bottom right, we witness a swineherd guiding his pigs through a forest where they feast on acorns, highlighting their role in exercising rights of panage. In another vignette, hunters are seen engaging in an exhilarating pursuit of wild boar with their loyal dogs by their side. A farmhouse kitchen comes to life as hams hang from rafters while a woman serves succulent cuts of pork, accompanied by delicacies like pork pie and roast suckling pig. The lithograph also sheds light on various professions associated with pigs - from house painters using brushes made from pig bristle to broom sellers utilizing these versatile animals' skin for making saddles. It further emphasizes the economic significance attached to pigs through depictions of bacon and lard exports as well as bustling markets filled with these prized creatures. This vibrant print not only celebrates the beauty and diversity found within the world of pigs but also provides valuable insights into Victorian society's reliance on these animals for sustenance and trade. With its rich colors and meticulous details, "The Pig" stands as both an artistic masterpiece by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins and an invaluable historical document captured by Thomas Varty's publication "Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man.
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