Lichaam en koppen van een varken 1834 - 1911

"Lichaam en koppen van een varken" (Body and Heads of a Pig) is a pencil drawing on paper by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls, created between 1834 and 1911. The drawing depicts three different views of a pig’s head and body. The work is a study for a larger painting. Israëls is known for his realist paintings depicting the lives of ordinary people, often with a focus on the poor and working class. He is also known for his use of light and shadow. This drawing, now at the Rijksmuseum, highlights Israëls’ focus on detail and his artistic process.