Oxen Plowing
1871
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1871
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
In the painting, two oxen are depicted plowing a field. The oxen are dark in color, with one having a white face and the other having a dark face. The field is rough and uneven, with visible furrows from the plowing. The background is a hilly landscape with a clear sky. The oxen are the main focus of the painting, with the field and landscape serving as a backdrop. The artist's use of color and texture creates a sense of depth and realism. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of impasto.
