The Devonshire Ox 1801

James Ward's "The Devonshire Ox" (1801) is a striking portrait of a large, brown ox in a picturesque landscape. The ox is depicted standing in profile, its massive form filling the canvas. The artist captures the animal's muscularity and strength, while the stormy sky adds a sense of drama to the scene. Ward was a renowned animal painter, and this work is a testament to his skill in capturing the beauty and power of nature. The painting is a celebration of the ox as a symbol of agricultural productivity and rural life.