Ploughing Scene
1854
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
1854
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Ploughing Scene is a 1854 oil by Rosa Bonheur, a Realism work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting depicts a serene rural scene, with a man ploughing a field accompanied by two oxen. The man is dressed in a green shirt and pants, with a yellow vest, and is bent over, guiding the plough. The oxen are brown, with one having a white patch on its back. In the background, there are three large haystacks and a few trees under a clear blue sky. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the texture of the oxen's fur and the man's clothing. The use of earthy tones creates a sense of warmth and coziness, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this piece, look up Rosa Bonheur.
