The image is a landscape seen from a ground-level perspective, featuring a scene of pastoral life. The horizon is low, emphasizing the sky with expressive brushstrokes depicting clouds. A hill is on the left with a silhouette of what seems to be ruins or a small structure. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia for light and shadow. Two oxen are working the land with a figure guiding them, and tall trees stand on the right with a lone figure nearby. The brushwork is detailed, capturing nature and human activity.
Artwork Details
- Date
- in or before 1861
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 4716 × 3144 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original