Artwork
Two Oxen and Driver
Two Oxen and Driver is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2003.295
- Credit line
- Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro
About this work
Overview
Two Oxen and Driver is a photograph depicting a rural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows a man in formal attire standing with two oxen before a fence, suggesting a juxtaposition of labor and urban culture in a countryside setting.
Technique & Style
The photograph's attention to detail and representation of everyday life indicate a realistic style, while its earthy tones and rural subject matter recall Impressionist influences.
Artist & collection
