La pacca di maiale (The Half Pig) 1924

"La pacca di maiale" (The Half Pig) is an etching created in 1924 by Italian artist Luigi Bartolini. The print depicts a half carcass of a pig hanging from a hook in a butcher's shop. The subject matter is a stark depiction of the realities of life in early 20th century Italy. The etching was likely created by Bartolini to explore themes of poverty, hunger, and the human condition. The work exhibits a rough, expressive style that captures the subject with realism, and is a powerful example of Bartolini's artistry.