Tre studier af hovedet af en romersk okse 1845

"Tre studier af hovedet af en romersk okse" is a pencil and watercolor study on paper by Danish artist Johan Thomas Lundbye. Created in 1845, this artwork captures the detailed anatomy and expression of a Roman ox through three separate studies of its head. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail, combined with his use of light and shadow, creates a lifelike depiction of the animal. This drawing is part of Lundbye’s larger body of work exploring the natural world and its inhabitants. Lundbye, a renowned animal painter, was highly regarded for his ability to portray wildlife with sensitivity and accuracy.