Anthropomorphic Pigs
Late 19th and early 20th century anthropomorphic artists could make even six-hundred pound hogs lovable. Their pigs celebrated the holidays, learned poetry in school, played the piano in the barnyard and absolutely loved champagne.
Cover image : The Queen of Bling. She owes her beautiful gown to artist Nicolaes Pickenoy who painted it for his “Portrait of a Young Women.” Piglet photograph and composite image copyright Brenda Moseley/soaringseal.com.