“Oxcart in the Snow,” a work by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1884 in Nuenen, Netherlands, is a pencil and ink drawing on paper, showcasing the Realism art movement. This sketch and study, measuring 5 x 13.5 cm, is housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a lone oxcart trudging through a snow-covered landscape. The scene is rendered in muted tones, capturing the starkness of winter. Bare trees line the path, adding to the bleak atmosphere, while birds dot the sky, shown in mid-flight. The overall composition highlights the isolation and endurance of rural life, typical of van Gogh’s early works that embody the Realist tradition. The detailed execution of the oxcart and the surrounding environment reflects van Gogh’s keen observation and emotional depth.