Black pigs
- Artist
- Paul Gauguin
- Date
- 1891 ; French Polynesia
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
"Black Pigs" is an iconic painting by French painter Paul Gauguin. Composed in the Post-impressionismPost-impressionism style, it represents a remarkable departure from the mainstream detailing of the late 19th century. The painter uses oiloil on Canvascanvas to bring life to his vivid imagery which is characteristic of his Genre paintingGenre painting style. The interpretation of "Black Pigs" reveals Gauguin's unique prowess in portraying complex themes through his artwork.
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