Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 72 works by Michael Sowa in our catalogue
In short
The Michael Sowa painting most people know is herbert. Right after it come migratory pigs gathering and Rabbit on a Rainy Street. Out of 72 works by Michael Sowa in our catalogue, these 68 are the best known. Each one comes with its year, its museum and a short note on what makes it stand out.
In the vast landscape of contemporary surrealism, few artists possess the ability to bridge the gap between the profound and the playful as masterfully as Michael Sowa. His work, "Herbert," stands as a testament to this unique gift, inviting viewers into a realm where the boundaries of reality dissolve into a dreamlike spectacle. At first glance, the painting captures a moment of pure, unadulterated wonder: a man engaged in a…
In this curious scene, the laws of gravity appear to have been suspended in favor of a dreamlike logic. Three pigs drift through a cloudy sky, suspended by thin wires as if they were celestial travelers or perhaps part of a grand, silent parade. Below this aerial procession, a dog walks upon the earth, its gaze tilted upward to witness the passing spectacle. The composition is anchored by a large,…
In Rabbit on a Rainy Street, Michael Sowa presents a quiet, observational moment captured amidst a downpour. The scene unfolds on a wet street where a man stands beside a blue car parked at the roadside. There is a sense of movement in the atmosphere, as a person is seen walking through the street, attempting to find shelter or navigate the path to avoid the falling rain. The presence of…
There is a deep sense of nostalgia in this encounter. The painting captures a feeling of solitude that is not lonely, but rather contemplative. The cat's gaze acts as a bridge between the viewer and the unseen world beyond the window, inviting a shared sense of wonder about what lies in the shadows. Through the use of oil on canvas, the textures of the wood, the ceramic, and the fur…
Turkey. Nine Kinds of Meat
12
Herbert
13
the bear
14
giraffe
15
The Last Hours of Pompei
16
untitled
17
midsummer night
18
untitled (1927)
19
man, table, fish
20
the broken paw
21
february
22
haunted city
23
dembskis pig
24
We Want No Pigs in Dodensted
25
untitled (1367)
26
Their Master's Voice
27
untitled (1574)
28
untitled (2555)
29
carpathian chicken
30
The Nibelungs. There goes another Legend
31
Naumanns Cruelty Service for Cats
32
The Great Spring Tide of1858
33
untitled (8419)
34
untitled (8864)
35
ManTable Fish
36
ark
37
The Visit
38
friends
39
untitled (9525)
40
schaufensterhase
41
quiet days
42
untitled (8368)
43
Woman with Moth
44
instant relief therapy
45
february
46
sheepwith lap tops
47
xmasis coming
48
untitled (845)
49
Portrait of a Singer
50
happy easter
51
their masters voice
52
rabbit in front of the mirror
53
moving house
54
untitled (8971)
55
A Turkey Provides Seven Kinds of Meat
56
We Want No Pigs in Dodensted (detail)
57
big buzzer
58
trabanten schwein
59
biker
60
untitled (1006)
61
autobahnsau
62
big buzzer
63
grosse flutwelle
64
the broken paw
65
untitled (6341)
66
on the road
67
untitled (6711)
68
reckless highway pig
The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.
Top of the list is herbert. Right behind it: migratory pigs gathering and Rabbit on a Rainy Street.
herbert, migratory pigs gathering, Rabbit on a Rainy Street, a summer nights melancholy, The Rooster Goes on a Trip, Pink flamingos, greetings from berlin, Rabbit on a Train, koblers pig and Pig in the Soup. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.
We have 72 works by Michael Sowa in our catalogue.
Whimsical (14), Dreamlike (12) and Animals (11), out of the 68 pieces on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 22 of the 68 pieces on this page.
Surrealism, as you can see in the pieces on this page.
