Artwork
An Ox Standing
An Ox Standing is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1644 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
An Ox Standing, created in 1644 by 21970_person, is a painting housed at the Museum of Ethnography, depicting a solitary ox in a simple, contrasting setting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a single ox standing before a low wooden block. The composition focuses attention on the animal, set against a dark, near-black background that emphasizes its presence.
Technique & Style
The ox's fur is rendered in warm browns and golds with short, rough strokes. Thick, impasto brushwork, particularly on the ox’s back and legs, creates a textured appearance, enhancing depth and realism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1644 by 21970_person, the painting is currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
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