A Slaughtered Ox, Rome
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
A Slaughtered Ox, Rome is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a dead ox hanging by its back legs, its skin pale and bloody. The body is stretched out, ribs and muscles visible, while a pile of offal lies on the ground below. A dark, rough background makes the animal stand out, and the brushstrokes are thick, almost messy. The artist used a lot of red and brown to show the raw meat and blood, making the scene feel gritty. The ox’s position and the way light hits its body give it a strange, almost dramatic look. If you like this style, check out *impasto* for more paintings with thick, textured brushstrokes.
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