Zwei Ochsen ziehen einen Karren, von vorne gesehen 

Here we see a drawing by Friedrich Wilhelm Hirt, depicting two oxen pulling a cart, created with delicate lines on paper. The composition presents a symmetrical arrangement, with the oxen positioned in the foreground, drawing our eyes to the simple geometry of the cart’s wheel. Hirt's drawing seems to challenge our perception of depth. The faint lines and muted tones create an ethereal quality, disrupting traditional notions of perspective. The oxen are rendered with a degree of naturalism, which is at odds with the ghostly sketch of a person standing by the cart, which adds to a destabilization of pictorial space. This delicate balance between representation and abstraction challenges our understanding of form and function, inviting viewers to question established modes of seeing. In this way, the artist reminds us that art is not just a mirror of reality but a lens through which we can examine our perceptions.