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Pigs, 1941-1942. Creator: Chaim Soutine
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Pigs, 1941-1942. Creator: Chaim Soutine
Pigs, 1941-1942
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Artistic Style Chaim Soutine Expressionism Expressionist Farm Animal Farm Animals Livestock Lying Lying Down Musee Cognacq Jay Paint Pair Proverb Swine Artistic Movement Paris Museums
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Chaim Soutine's captivating oil painting, "Pigs," created between 1941 and 1942, showcases a pair of pigs lying down in a rustic setting. The painting, a prime example of Expressionist art, is a close-up and colorful depiction of the farm animals, their heads and bodies taking up the entire canvas. The pigs, with their expressive faces and curved forms, exude a sense of calm and contentment, defying the common proverb that describes pigs as "mud-wallowing gluttons." Soutine, a Russian-born painter who spent much of his career in France, masterfully employs a vibrant green and white color palette to bring the pigs' textured coats to life. The painting's location is not explicitly stated, but the naturalistic setting and earthy tones suggest a rural farm. The museum-quality artwork, now a cherished piece of heritage art, is a testament to Soutine's unique artistic style and his ability to imbue ordinary subjects with extraordinary depth and emotion. The painting is currently housed in the Musée Cognacq-Jay in Paris, one of the city's renowned museums, where it continues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world.
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