The Oxen 2003

"The Oxen" (2003) by Frank Mason (1921-2009) is a picturesque landscape painting that depicts two oxen pulling a plow through a field. The scene is framed by trees on either side, and the distant background is filled with a hazy blue sky. The oxen are rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in their musculature and fur. The painting's overall tone is serene and tranquil, creating a sense of peaceful rural life. The artwork's composition and use of light evoke the traditional genre of pastoral art, highlighting the beauty of nature and the simplicity of agrarian life.