Oxen ploughing

Oxen ploughing

Brittan Willis

1865

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows oxen ploughing in a field. The oxen are in the foreground, with a person guiding them. In the background, there's a body of water and a cloudy sky. The painting has a realistic style, with attention to detail in the oxen and the landscape. The use of watercolour gives it a soft, gentle look. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

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