The Newbus Ox, 18th Century Attributed To Thomas Weaver (1774-1843)

The Newbus Ox, 18th century attributed to Thomas WEAVER (1774-1843) Beautiful 18th century English scene of a peasant and an ox titled "The Newbus Ox", oil on canvas. Excellent study of quality and condition of the farmer next to the ox with its slender features, located in the farmyard. Professionally reinforced and presented in a maple wood frame. Typical of the works of Thomas Weaver during the period. Literature: The work was used by William Ward in 1812 as an engraving and it was taken from an almost identical composition by Weaver which is now considered lost / destroyed. Provenance: Wysdom Hall, United Kingdom The Newbus Ox was a Shorthorn / Highland cross bred by William Hutchinson, Esq of Egleston near Barnard Castle Dimensions: 27 "x 18" framed approximately