Pigs Collection (page 4)

Engraving depicting dwarf Chinese pigs, 19th century
5308672 Engraving depicting dwarf Chinese pigs, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting dwarf Chinese pigs. Dated 19th century 01/02/1894); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480245 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: Farmer watching his pigs enjoy a feast of acorns. Illustration for October for John Clare's Shepherd's Calendar')

A piglet nursing from cow, 1850
2911585 A piglet nursing from cow, 1850; (add.info.: Historic photograph of piglet nursing from cow from 19th century. 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Pig (terracotta)
8683349 A Pig (terracotta) by Luppi, Ermenegildo (1877-1937); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Ermenegildo Luppi (1877-1937): "A Pig", terracotta

Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for pigs (b/w photo)
8653472 Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for pigs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for pigs)

Falstaff, from Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 (colour litho)
8677508 Falstaff, from Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff, from Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 (Act 2)

The Giant from Jack the Giant Killer (engraving)
8634806 The Giant from Jack the Giant Killer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giant from Jack the Giant Killer)

Prison Scene in Rome, 1837 (oil on canvas)
8711989 Prison Scene in Rome, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Marstrand, Wilhelm (1810-73); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: by Wilhelm Marstrand)

An engraving depicting the melting of pigs of lead which set in the mould to form sheets 508 mm longs, 19th century
5311632 An engraving depicting the melting of pigs of lead which set in the mould to form sheets 508 mm longs, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1844); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the casting of iron into ingots or pigs, 19th century
5310724 An engraving depicting the casting of iron into ingots or pigs, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG

Farming for Ladies, 1845. Lady in a three-wheeled chair with her footmen in livery using a ladle to feed pigs in a
FLO4995408 Farming for Ladies, 1845. Lady in a three-wheeled chair with her footmen in livery using a ladle to feed pigs in a pigsty

A woman negotiates over two pigs and a chicken with a farmer. 1890 (french engraving)
5617240 A woman negotiates over two pigs and a chicken with a farmer. 1890 (french engraving); (add.info.: 02/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire, 1844 (engraving)
538548 The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire, 1844 (engraving); (add.info.: The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire)

Our Countryside, 1938: Storing Roots (b/w photo)
8671514 Our Countryside, 1938: Storing Roots (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storing Roots)

Central America: Besieged by peccaries (engraving)
8636868 Central America: Besieged by peccaries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Besieged by peccaries)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638765 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Sacrifice in a Confucian Temple (litho)
8661062 A Sacrifice in a Confucian Temple (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sacrifice in a Confucian Temple)

Large white boar (b/w photo)
8653477 Large white boar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large white boar)

Collectivization of breeding in USSR, ca 1930 (poster)
7422855 Collectivization of breeding in USSR, ca 1930 (poster); (add.info.: Agriculture. Collectivization of breeding in USSR. Poster, USSR, ca 1930.); © Archives Charmet

Cartoon titled Pigs
5308955 Cartoon titled Pigs'; (add.info.: Cartoon titled Pigs'. For the Irish peasants the house pig was truly "The Gentleman that pays the Rint")

A couple holding pigs and bag of money with text "Bonne Annee!", 1850
2911589 A couple holding pigs and bag of money with text "Bonne Annee!", 1850; (add.info.: Historic illustration of couple holding pigs and bag of money with text "Bonne Annee)

Delicate Pig and Pork (engraving)
8632565 Delicate Pig and Pork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delicate Pig and Pork)

Hen, partridge, pig, pigeon and guinea fowl (colour litho)
8677382 Hen, partridge, pig, pigeon and guinea fowl (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: P for poule (hen), perdrix (partridge), porc (pig)

Pig examining a cow pat (chromolitho)
8672143 Pig examining a cow pat (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig examining a cow pat)

What an outcry animals would make if they could only read! (engraving)
8672773 What an outcry animals would make if they could only read! (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The stud required for three men to hunt pigs seven days a week for two months (b/w photo)
8648448 The stud required for three men to hunt pigs seven days a week for two months (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Furious, Snow-laden, Rushing North-Easter (litho)
8641475 A Furious, Snow-laden, Rushing North-Easter (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Furious, Snow-laden, Rushing North-Easter)

Owl, Pan, Paw, Pay, Peg, Pen, Pen, Pie, Pig, Pin, Pit, Pot (engraving)
8651531 Owl, Pan, Paw, Pay, Peg, Pen, Pen, Pie, Pig, Pin, Pit, Pot (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owl, Pan, Paw, Pay, Peg, Pen, Pen, Pie, Pig)

There was an Old Person of Ealing, who was wholly devoid of good feeling (coloured engraving)
8634396 There was an Old Person of Ealing, who was wholly devoid of good feeling (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Friar Juniper Cuts off the Foot of a Pig to give it to a Sick Man (colour litho)
8633791 Friar Juniper Cuts off the Foot of a Pig to give it to a Sick Man (colour litho) by Burnand, Eugene (1850-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pig wishing someone good fortune (colour litho)
8635606 Pig wishing someone good fortune (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig wishing someone good fortune)

Lady-Day (colour litho)
8674333 Lady-Day (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady-Day. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

An engraving depicting hog hunters in India surprised by a tiger, 19th century
5311009 An engraving depicting hog hunters in India surprised by a tiger, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1836); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cartoon depicting prize pigs resting, 19th century
5309213 Cartoon depicting prize pigs resting, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting prize pigs resting. Dated 19th century 01/02/1882); Universal History Archive/UIG

An Irish pig driver
5308076 An Irish pig driver.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Irish pig driver. The driver would travel around buying pigs, either singularly or pairs, from cottages and small farms)

A woman feeding animals on a farm, 1879
3478823 A woman feeding animals on a farm, 1879; (add.info.: Punch cartoon showing a woman feeding animals on a farm, 1879.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Invader (bronze)
8683351 The Invader (bronze) by Luppi, Ermenegildo (1877-1937); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Ermenegildo Luppi (1877-1937): "The Invader"

A Pig (terracotta)
8683350 A Pig (terracotta) by Luppi, Ermenegildo (1877-1937); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Ermenegildo Luppi (1877-1937): "A Pig", terracotta

Isometric view of a steading
3732635 Isometric view of a steading; (add.info.: Isometric view of a steading, showing the rick yard, piggeries, cattle yards, etc. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Three Prize Pigs, 1870 (engraving)
1575651 Three Prize Pigs, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of three very large pigs on display at the Royal Agricultural Show at Oxford. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Phoenix Iron Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1873. Engraving
530437 Phoenix Iron Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1873. Engraving.; (add.info.: Pig Iron: tapping furnace and running molten iron into moulds to form pigs - From The Science Record)

A modern Goddess of Luck (colour litho)
8634556 A modern Goddess of Luck (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern Goddess of Luck)

Herding Swine in the New Forest (engraving)
8650971 Herding Swine in the New Forest (engraving) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herding Swine in the New Forest)

There was an Old Man of Messina, whose daughter was named Opsibeena (coloured engraving)
8634405 There was an Old Man of Messina, whose daughter was named Opsibeena (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Messina)

There was an Old Person of Bray, who sang through the whole of the Day (coloured engraving)
8634394 There was an Old Person of Bray, who sang through the whole of the Day (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Bray)

A lucky pig (colour litho)
8656704 A lucky pig (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lucky pig. You may push me, you may shuv, but I'm hanged, if I'll be druv)

The Shepherds Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment)
8682933 The Shepherds Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment) by French School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Colonization: discovery of the establishment of Port Jackson (Port Jackson), 18th century (aquatint)
MMM5457612 Colonization: discovery of the establishment of Port Jackson (Port Jackson), 18th century (aquatint); National Maritime Museum, London

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"Pigs: From Farmyard Companions to Symbolic Icons" In this captivating collection of images, we embark on a journey into the world of pigs. From their humble beginnings as kitchen scrap eaters to becoming beloved farm animals and even cultural symbols, these creatures have left an indelible mark on our lives. The first poster reminds us of the resourcefulness of pigs, as they eagerly consume our leftover kitchen scraps to feed hens. Their voracious appetite and ability to turn waste into nourishment is truly remarkable. Moving on, we encounter the Gloucester Old Spot Pig JD 1761, captured in a stunning photograph by John Daniels. Its distinctive markings and regal presence make it a true standout among its kind. Next up is an adorable piglet donning a police hat. This playful image showcases the versatility and charm that pigs possess, proving that they can effortlessly embrace any role with utmost cuteness. We then meet one-week-old Kune Kune piglets - tiny bundles of joy that exude innocence and curiosity. These little ones are sure to melt hearts with their endearing antics. A digital manipulation adds another layer of intrigue as we witness a crossbreed between a Kune Kune piglet and Gloucester Old Spot piglet receiving a present. The fusion of different breeds highlights the diversity within the pig kingdom while reminding us how technology can enhance our imagination. Another delightful addition is a two-week-old Kune Kune piglet showcasing its irresistible charm. With its small snout and expressive eyes, it's hard not to fall head over heels for this miniature creature. Taking us back in time, we stumble upon wartime posters emphasizing the importance of feeding pigs during times when resources were scarce. These reminders serve as testaments to how vital these animals were for sustenance during challenging periods in history. One particularly intriguing poster urges people to keep pigs - perhaps suggesting that having them around was not only practical but also brought joy and companionship.