Hog (Cochon)

1933

Joseph Hecht

Associated Names
Joseph Hecht

Artist, Polish, 1891 - 1951

This is an illustration of a pig lying on its side. The drawing shows the pig with elegant, flowing lines that highlight the texture of its body. The pig's form is simple yet expressive, showcasing its relaxed posture. The background is plain, drawing attention to the pig. In the top right corner, there is a small rectangular shape with intricate patterns, adding complexity to the minimalistic composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving in brown on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.8 x 31.7 cm (6 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 29.8 x 39.3 cm (11 3/4 x 15 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.51

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Tonneau-Ryckelynck and Plumart 1992, no. 223

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1992

  • Tonneau-Ryckelynck, Dominique. Joseph Hecht 1891-951. Paris, 1992: 100.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Joseph Hecht; lower left in graphite: IIme etat 1=1; by later hand, lower left in graphite: M28; lower right verso in graphite: D/M

Watermarks

Hecht's personal coat of arms

Wikidata ID

Q74891906

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