The image shows a pastoral scene with a farmer and his plow team. The horizon is low in the image with a sky filled with clouds. Trees are seen on the horizon, and there are chickens in the foreground near straw stumps. The farmer, wearing period clothing, is guiding the plow drawn by two horses. The artwork features detailed brushwork capturing textures of the field and horses. The color palette is monochrome, focusing on shading for visual depth and realism.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1886
- Medium
- etching in black on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3765 × 2715 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original