Artwork

Sanie cu boi

Sanie cu boi, by Max Hermann Maxy, 1943
Sanie cu boi, by Max Hermann Maxy, 1943

Sanie cu boi is a print by Max Hermann Maxy. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.

About this work

Overview

Sanie cu boi is a painting by Max Hermann Maxy, created around 1943. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene winter scene with two oxen pulling a luge driven by a man, set against a rural backdrop of trees and buildings. The scene captures a quiet moment in time.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a realistic style, the painting showcases attention to detail, particularly in the depiction of the oxen and their surroundings. The color palette is subdued, dominated by shades of brown and gray.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Max Hermann Maxy

Artist

Max Hermann Maxy

Max Hermann Maxy was a Romanian painter, art professor, scenographer, and professor of German-Jewish descent.