Artwork Description

Artist: J. Box (20th Century)
Title: A Portrait of a Prize Pig
Medium: Oil on canvas board
Dimensions: 8 x 9 1/2 in
Condition Report: Painting in overall good condition; frame damage. Signed in the lower left corner.

Description:
This charming and meticulously rendered oil painting by J. Box depicts a prize pig standing proudly in a pastoral landscape. Executed in a realistic style, the artist captures the animal’s strong form and distinctive features with great attention to detail. The naturalistic setting enhances the composition, emphasizing the pig’s stature and the tranquil countryside atmosphere.

Signed in the lower left corner, this work is a fine example of traditional animal portraiture, celebrating the rural heritage and agricultural pride associated with prize livestock.