Oxen drawing water
1805
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1805
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Oxen drawing water is a 1805 paint by Sewak Ram, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a serene landscape scene with two oxen drawing water from a well. The oxen are harnessed to a rope that extends from the well to the right side of the image, where a man is standing. He appears to be guiding the oxen as they pull the rope. In the background, there is a vast open field with a few trees scattered throughout. The sky above is a soft, muted color. The artist's use of muted colors and gentle brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness and tranquility in the scene. The oxen and the man seem to be working together in harmony, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. To learn more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore the works of other artists who were influenced by this style.
An 1805 watercolour by Sewak Ram depicts oxen drawing water, framed by a blue and gold-flecked gray border with white and green rules.
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