Os voor een boerenkar gespannen 1788 - 1814

"Os voor een boerenkar gespannen" (Ox in front of a peasant's cart) is a graphite drawing created by Jan (II) Kobell in the late 18th or early 19th century. The artwork, which measures 164mm by 256mm, depicts a single ox harnessed to a simple wooden cart. Kobell's detailed portrayal of the animal's musculature and the cart's construction reveals his keen eye for observation and skill as a draughtsman. This drawing exemplifies Kobell's interest in rural life and his ability to capture the essence of everyday scenes.