Artwork

Ox Team, Oporto

Ox Team, Oporto, by Orville Houghton Peets, 1927
Ox Team, Oporto, by Orville Houghton Peets, 1927

Ox Team, Oporto is a print by Orville Houghton Peets. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

You see two oxen pulling a wooden cart on a dirt road. A man walks beside them, leading the way. The sky is bright and cloudless.

This painting shows a simple farm scene, but it feels old and quiet. The oxen look strong and slow. The man’s clothes look plain and worn.

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Overview

Ox Team, Oporto is a 1927 print by American artist Orville Houghton Peets, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene farm scene: two oxen pull a wooden cart along a dirt road, accompanied by a man in worn clothing. The tranquil atmosphere and the oxen's slow pace evoke a sense of timelessness.

Technique & Style

The work conveys a sense of simplicity and quietude, with the oxen appearing strong and deliberate. The man's attire is plain and weathered, adding to the overall feeling of a bygone era.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.