1853
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ploughing in Bavaria is a 1853 oil by Eduard Schleich the Elder, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a serene landscape of a vast, open field in Bavaria, with a few scattered trees and a winding path that leads to the horizon. In the foreground, a plough is being pulled by a team of oxen, with a farmer guiding them. The artist has used warm, earthy tones to capture the rustic beauty of the scene, with the sky above a soft blue. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. This painting is a great example of the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of everyday life, and it's a great piece to explore further by learning more about the artist, Eduard Schleich the Elder.
Eduard Schleich (14 October 1812 in Vilsbiburg – 8 January 1874 in Munich) was a German painter. He is generally referred to as The Elder to distinguish him from his son Eduard, who was also a painter.
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