Old Woman on an Ox 1813

hanging-scroll

amateur sketch

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pen sketch

incomplete sketchy

japan

personal sketchbook

hanging-scroll

pen-ink sketch

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

calligraphy

initial sketch

"Old Woman on an Ox" is a 1813 ink and color painting on paper by Japanese artist Okada Beisanjin (1744-1820). The painting depicts an elderly woman seated on an ox, with a simple and playful composition, suggesting a sense of humor. The work is part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection and is an excellent example of Beisanjin's distinct style.