Pig Pen Collection
In the realm of art and photography, the concept of a "pig pen" takes on various forms
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In the realm of art and photography, the concept of a "pig pen" takes on various forms, capturing both the rustic charm and everyday realities associated with these animals. From tavern scenes to sharecroppers' yards in Hale County, Alabama, let's delve into this diverse collection that showcases pigs in all their glory. One painting that immediately catches our attention is "Tavern Scene, " an oil on panel masterpiece. Amidst merriment and revelry, a pig pen stands as a humble reminder of rural life intertwining with urban indulgence. Similarly, "The Drunkard Pushed into the Pigsty" depicts a comical scene where consequences meet excesses. Moving away from paintings but still rooted in reality is Walker Evans' iconic photograph series featuring pigs in Hale County. In one image titled "Pig in a Sharecropper's Yard, " we witness the juxtaposition between poverty-stricken surroundings and livestock coexisting harmoniously. Another photograph introduces us to Dora Mae Tengle - her portrait exudes resilience as she stands amidst her father's sharecropping endeavors while surrounded by pigs. Stepping back further in time brings us to ancient terracotta models like "Pigpen. " These funerary artifacts remind us that even after death, humans sought companionship from these intelligent creatures who symbolized fertility and abundance. Not limited to visual arts alone, engravings such as "Visitors at the Cattle Show: A Pig Pen" transport us to bustling agricultural events where farmers proudly showcase their prized swine alongside other livestock. Meanwhile, Richard Westall's painting titled "Girl Feeding Pigs" captures innocence intertwined with responsibility as young hands offer sustenance to hungry snouts. As we explore Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' work called "The Swine Herd, " we are transported back to 19th-century England when pig farming was not only essential for survival but also depicted through artistic lenses.