For just $129.52 This item is a vintage framed print by Michael Sowa called Diving Pig. Also known as "If Pigs Could Fly" It is framed in a 1" thick designer Antique gold color elegant frame. It will have premium clear glass and shipped through the UPS Ship Guarantee Program. Authentic Victorian Gold Frame Double Mat with Green and Gold to complement the Painting Rapid Shipping Professional Frame and Matting Perfect for Housewarming Gift The Art This art print displays sharp, vivid images with a high degree of color accuracy. A member of the versatile family of art prints, this high-quality reproduction represents the best of both worlds: quality and affordability. Art prints are created using a digital or offset lithography press. ________________________________________________________________ The Artist German artist Michael Sowa creates absurdist images that find a gentle balance between fine art and satire. Born and educated in Berlin, Sowa worked briefly as a teacher before answering his true calling as a painter. Extremely popular in his native country, Sowa is now gaining recognition in the United States for his fanciful paintings which feature endearing animals that spring to life with souls and emotions. He has also published several books, including “ Sowa’s Ark " An Enchanted Bestiary,” a popular collection of 50 playful yet poignant images which was published in 1996. Michael Sowa (born 1945) is a German artist known mainly for his paintings, which are variously whimsical, surreal, or stunning.[citation needed] His paintings often feature animals and are titled in English and German. Sowa studied at the Berlin State School of Fine Arts for seven years and worked briefly as an art teacher before focusing entirely on his career as a painter and illustrator.