The horse cart 

This painting, "The Horse Cart", by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls (1824-1911), showcases the artist's realist style. The painting portrays a horse harnessed to a cart, with a detailed focus on the horse's anatomy and the cart's wheel. The artwork's muted palette and loose brushstrokes capture the everyday life of working-class individuals, reflecting Israëls' interest in social realism. The composition emphasizes the horse's tired posture, hinting at the laborious life of those dependent on animal labor.