The Pig Stand 41, also known as the Calder Pig, is a nationally
recognized chain restaurant known for its unique
"California-style" design. Built in 1941, it continues to operate
today and is featured in a book on the history of American chain
restaurants.
This painting depicts a scene from a young lady's 14th birthday
party, which took place on March 2, 1959, and also celebrated
Texas 123rd birthday. The scene captures the lively atmosphere
of the restaurant, with patrons dancing in the aisles to popular
songs of the time, such as "Red River Rock," "Kansas City," "16
Candles," "Sea of Love," or "Matilda." The neon sign above the
restaurant, which reads "Eat a pig sandwich," adds to the
nostalgic ambiance. The painting also includes a child riding a
Columbia bicycle, adding a touch of realism to the scene.
The artist behind this painting, wanted to include personal
touches in the painting, such as the Columbia bicycle, which was
the artist's first new bike, and the Mad Magazine and "caped
crusader" that can be found in the background. The artist also
made use of Collectible Automobile Magazine for the accurate
representation of the classic cars like the '59 Impala
convertible, '57 Dodge, and '53 Buick Skylark. The artist also
included a representation of the artist sitting at the counter
with a cup of coffee, adding a personal touch to the painting.
The Pig Stand #1 was the first Drive-in restaurant in the world
built in Dallas in 1921, and this painting is featured on their
menu. The painting has also been featured in "Reminisce
Magazine", "Down Memory Lane" and on Collector CD "tins" which
demonstrates its popularity and historical significance.
In addition to its unique design, Pig Stand was also known for
its innovations, such as "curb service" and coining the term "car
hop", where kids would take customer's orders by hopping on the
running board of their cars. The restaurant has been a beloved
establishment for many years, and this painting captures a moment
in time, preserving its history and memories for future
generations.
Description by the Artist
Watch this video presentation by the artist describing the
painting process, the research, and the hidden trivia in the
painting.
The original painting is 36x24" on masonite panel, completed in
1992.
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