Who painted A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna?

A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna was painted by Johan Lundbye in 1845.

Where can I see A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna?

A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna?

A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna?

Museum-quality prints of A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna

Johan Lundbye , 1845

A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna is an oil painting by the Realist artist Johan Lundbye. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

A Drove of Oxen in the Roman Campagna is a 1845 oil painting by Johan Thomas Lundbye, a Danish artist known for his landscapes and animal subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of oxen being led by a horseman along a dirt road in the Roman Campagna, a rural Italian region. The scene is populated by a few figures in the background and characterized by rolling hills and distant buildings.

Technique & Style

Lundbye's work is marked by realism, evident in the detailed textures of the oxen's fur and the clothing of the figures. The color palette is subdued, dominated by earthy tones such as browns and greens.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst. It exemplifies the national romantic movement, which focused on rural life and landscapes, although it is set in Italy rather than Denmark.