To trækstude 1870 - 1875

"To trækstude" is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Hans Smidth, created between 1870 and 1875. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts two oxen harnessed together, likely for agricultural work. Smidth, known for his detailed animal studies, captures the oxen's anatomy and musculature with precise lines, highlighting the strength and resilience of these working animals. The drawing's simplicity and focus on the animals' forms reflect the realist style prevalent in 19th-century Danish art.