Labours
Artist
James Coignard
(1925 - 2008)
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions58.4 x 78.7 cm
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineCollection & image © Hugh Lane Gallery.
Donated by the Friends of the National Collections of Ireland, 1962.
© The Estate of James Coignard.
Object number1115
DescriptionIn the background of this painting is a field of yellow in which a large sun is seen; in front of this, a man drives an ancient plough with two oxen in tones of brown and grey and purple. The painting is executed in a primitive manner, reminiscent of early stone carving.On View
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