Oxen in Repose 1910

John Singer Sargent's "Oxen in Repose" (1910) is a watercolor painting capturing a scene of peaceful tranquility. The artist, renowned for his masterful use of color and light, expertly portrays the three oxen resting in a dimly lit setting. Their massive forms, rendered in shades of brown and white, appear almost sculptural against the dark background, highlighting the animal's muscularity and the play of light on their hides. Sargent’s skillful brushstrokes convey the animal’s soft, fleshy forms, creating a sense of both power and repose.