Equestrian & Animals
Gloucestershire Old Spot
James Ward
An impressively scaled livestock portrait of a Gloucestershire Old Spot pig in an English pastoral setting.
Portraits of Two Extraordinary Oxen
James Ward
1814 · Oil Paint, Panel
A striking 19th-century portrait of two magnificent long-horned oxen set against a moody, architectural backdrop.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1814 by renowned animal artist James Ward, this work depicts two exceptional oxen in a dramatic stable setting. The composition features a rich play of light and shadow, highlighting the intricate markings and grand horns of the animals against a vaulted stone interior. This piece exemplifies the British tradition of livestock portraiture, blending naturalism with a sense of noble presence.
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