Landschap met grazende Os 1792 - 1810

"Landschap met grazende Os" (Landscape with Grazing Ox), a pencil drawing by Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk, depicts a single ox grazing in a field. The artist, who lived from 1782-1810, utilized a simple and naturalistic style to capture the ox in its natural environment. The drawing, created between 1792 and 1810, is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Despite its small size of 154 mm by 170 mm, the artwork captures the essence of a rural scene, highlighting the artist's keen observation of nature. This work provides a glimpse into the artist's artistic journey and his skill in depicting everyday life.