Artwork
A River of the Oxenfi-eld
A River of the Oxenfi-eld is a print by the Romanticist artist Edward Price. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A River of the Oxenfield is a print by Edward Price, part of a collection of 21 prints and accompanying text bound in a brown leather volume.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a river, trees, rocks, and a small wooden structure, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color and manipulation of light and shadow create a sense of depth and atmosphere, contributing to the overall mood of calmness.
History & Provenance
The volume was once part of the Lennox-Boyd collection, a diverse assemblage of British mezzotints and related works, later acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2015.
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