Artwork
Oxen ploughing
Oxen ploughing is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Brittan Willis. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Oxen Ploughing is a watercolour painting created by Brittan Willis in 1865. The work is a representation of agricultural labour, capturing a moment in a rural landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts oxen in the foreground, guided by a person, as they plough a field. A body of water and a cloudy sky are visible in the background, adding depth to the scene.
Technique & Style
The watercolour technique used by Willis lends the painting a soft, gentle quality. The realistic style is evident in the detailed rendering of the oxen and the surrounding landscape.
History & Provenance
The painting is signed and dated by the artist, confirming its origin in 1865.
Artist & collection
Artist
Brittan Willis painted quiet English country scenes in watercolor. One sheet shows two sturdy oxen ploughing a field in 1865, the animals’ hooves kicking up little clouds of earth while a hedgerow and distant church…
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