In this masterful color lithograph from 1988, the Czech artist Oldřich Kulhánek (1940–2013) confronts the viewer with his characteristic surrealist social criticism. The work, titled "Úspěšné prase" (The Successful Pig), is a technical tour de force that blurs the line between human features and animal physiognomy.
-Grotesque Symbolism: The pig's laughing, contented expression serves as a biting metaphor for complacency and moral decadence within human society.
-Technical Perfection: The refined detailing is typical of Kulhánek, who enjoys worldwide fame as the designer of Czech banknotes.
-Historical Context: Created on the eve of the Velvet Revolution, this work reflects the existential tension and the need for authenticity in a time of political change.
Dimensions: The lithograph has an image size of approximately 59 x 42 cm.
A.P. Signed by the artist for the owners, which underscores the authenticity and exclusivity of this collectible work.