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Studies of Oxen

Walter Shirlaw

National Gallery of Art

Two detailed sketches of oxen are positioned in the center of the image. One ox faces forward while the other is oriented towards the right. The drawing has a monochromatic color palette of black linework on a beige background. Surrounding the central figures are various smaller sketches of oxen heads, horns, a cart, and other related shapes scattered across the page. The sketches are dispersed throughout the sheet, varying in detail and capturing different perspectives and positions of the animals.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2456 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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