Standing ox to the left

drawing, chalk

drawing

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

german

idea generation sketch

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

chalk

15_18th-century

sketchbook drawing

initial sketch

This pencil drawing by Friedrich Wilhelm Hirt depicts an ox standing in profile, its head turned slightly towards the viewer. The artist has captured the animal's musculature and form with delicate lines and subtle shading, giving the impression of a powerful yet gentle creature. The artwork, currently housed in the Städel Museum, is a prime example of Hirt's skill in animal studies. His mastery of form and detail creates a realistic and engaging representation of the ox.