Artwork
The Sow
The Sow is an oil painting by Jan Stobbaerts. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
The Sow is a 1914 oil painting by Belgian artist Jan Stobbaerts, known for his realistic depictions of animals and landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting centers on a sow in front of a barn or stable, its head lowered and body angled to the left, set against a backdrop of a wall with a doorway and window, evoking a rural atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Stobbaerts' use of muted colors and loose brushstrokes imbues the scene with warmth and texture, focusing attention on the sow and creating a contemplative mood.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Stobbaerts or Jan-Baptist Stobbaerts (18 March 1838 – 25 November 1914) was a Belgian painter and printmaker.
