Ploughing Scene 1854

Rosa Bonheur's "Ploughing Scene" (1854) exemplifies her renowned animal paintings. The artwork depicts a powerful ox pulling a plow across a field, driven by a farmer. Haystacks, a symbol of harvest and hard work, stand in the background. Bonheur's meticulous detail and masterful use of light create a sense of realism, capturing the strength and beauty of nature and the labor involved in agricultural life. Her work challenged societal expectations, paving the way for women in the art world.