Views in Rome and Its Environs: Roiate
1841
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1841
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a quiet countryside scene. In the foreground, a group of people lead three oxen through shallow water. One person walks behind each animal, holding a long stick. Behind them, a hill rises with a cluster of buildings and a church steeple. The artist paid close attention to the oxen’s muscles and the way their hooves splash the water. The background looks hazy, like a warm summer day. Want to see more by this artist? Check out Edward Lear.
