Oxcart 1899

"Oxcart" is a painting by Romanian artist Nicolae Grigorescu, completed in 1899. This painting depicts a rural scene with a man driving an oxcart, highlighting the simplicity of rural life in Romania. The loose brushstrokes and muted palette create a sense of realism, capturing the textures of the oxen, the cart, and the dusty road. This work reflects Grigorescu’s dedication to portraying everyday life in Romania, capturing the beauty of simplicity and the hard work of rural people. The painting's muted color palette and loose brushstrokes are characteristic of Grigorescu's style and the Romanian realist movement, contributing to the work's overall effect of quiet realism.