Plow Team

Cornelis Botke

Associated Names
Cornelis Botke

Artist, American, 1887 - 1954

The image depicts a farmer guiding two horses as they plow the land. Deeply etched lines form the texture of the soil. The farmer wears a wide-brimmed hat and sturdy attire. The horses exert energy as they pull the plow. The horizon is low, with expansive fields in the distance. Buildings and a tree are positioned further back, under a dramatic sky with billowing clouds. The brushstrokes are precise, achieving a detailed depiction. The color palette is monochromatic, using varying shades of gray.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In scripted pencil: lower left, Plow Team / 2nd Ed 43/50; lower right, Cornelius Botke / CB (monogram)

Wikidata ID

Q76442019

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