Oxen Collection

Painting of coming home on the Oxs back, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Painting of herding the Ox, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

The Durham Ox, engraved by J. Wessel, 1802 (colour engraving)
AJ211642 The Durham Ox, engraved by J. Wessel, 1802 (colour engraving) by Boultbee, John (1745-1812) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: property of John Day of Harmstone; ); English

Painting of catching the Ox, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

San Bushmen rock painting, Lesotho, Southern Africa
A stunning rock painting near Hermon (now in Lesotho) drawn by San Bushmen, depicting the hunting of oxen and conflict between two rival tribes

Logging in Wisconsin, 1800s
Hauling logs with a horse-drawn sledge in northern Wisconsin, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cincinnatus called from the plough
Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus (519 BC-438 BC) is called from the plough to serve as Roman Consul

Jamaica - Harvesting the Sugar Cane Crop on a large Estate Date: circa 1910s

Ox-pulled wagon - Lipton Tea Company
Colombo, Sri Lanka - a wagon of the Lipton Ltd. Tea company bearing a mass of wooden tea chests and pulled by a pair of white oxen. Date: circa 1910s

Poster advertising Indian State Railways, with a view of the Howrah Bridge, Calcutta. Visit India

Street scene in Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia
A street scene with oxen and camels in Tbilisi (Tiflis), Georgia. Date: circa 1880

Blue Tiles, Avenida Arriaga, Funchal, Madeira
A picture on blue tiles outside the former Ritz Cafe, in the Avenida Arriaga in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. This type of traditional design, on blue and white tin-glazed ceramic tiles

Pioneer family on the Oregon Trail
Covered wagon of a homesteader family heading west with their belongings. Hand-colored engraving combined with a photograph

Chandni Chowk market, Delhi, India
View of Chandni Chowk (meaning moonlit square or market), is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi, India. Date: circa 1890s

Highland Cow With Big Horns
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Spanish familys ox-cart, California, 1800s
Spanish family traveling by oxcart, Californis, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a Frederic Remington illustration

Mongol nomads moving camp
Medieval Tartar yurts and wagons moving camp. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Mavrocordato Quarter - Nicosia, Cyprus
The Mavrocordato Quarter - Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus

Oxen ploughing field with woman behind, Zambia, Africa

Druids (ancient Priests) collect mistletoe
The Druids were highly respected by the Britons because of their wisdom and used to collect mistletoe to give to people on feast days

Adoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Artist: Hugo van der Goes
Adoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Central panel of the Portinari Altarpiece. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Loading sugar cane in a field, Cuba. Date: circa 1910

The Nativity at Night, 1640 (oil on canvas)
XCF272249 The Nativity at Night, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 480x321 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

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Families in covered wagons crossing the plains. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Puritan families migrating to Connecticut, 1635
Colonials traveling to the Connecticut River Valley to settle Wethersfield and Windsor. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Leisure Hours, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Leisure Hours, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Visit to Madeira - Road to the Hotel
Black and white lantern slide of a sledge/carriage (carro de bois) being pulled up a hill by a pair of oxen - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection

SALT LAKE CITY, c1861. A telegraph office, liquor store and ambrotype gallery on Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photograph, c1861

Thessaloniki, Greece - Macedonian Buffalo and Driver Date: circa 1916

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Loggers with an ordinary haul on an ox-drawn sledge, Minnesota, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century photograph

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Pueblo farmer plowing the soil near Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Scoppio del Carro - Florence, Italy
Florence - Scoppio del Carro. In Florence (Tuscany, Italy), Easter is celebrated with the Scoppio del Carro, explosion of the cart

Ark of Covenant Restored
The Ark of the Covenant is restored

Towing in the boat, Valencia Beach, 1916 (oil on canvas)
IND54495 Towing in the boat, Valencia Beach, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 91x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Remorquer le bateau)

The meridian Line also known as The Siesta, 1888-1889 (Oil on Canvas)
7212109 The meridian Line also known as The Siesta, 1888-1889 (Oil on Canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: The meridian Line also known as The Siesta)

A village of German settlers near Adelaide, 1846 (coloured engraving)
STC259892 A village of German settlers near Adelaide, 1846 (coloured engraving) by Angas, George French (1822-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Luke, 1518. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Saint Luke, 1518

September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Septembre - the Chateau de Saumur. Grape harvest in the vineyards: people gather grapes in baskets, donkeys carry them in panniers

March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Mars - Le Chateau De Lusignan. Agricultural activities: ploughing with oxen, pruning grape vines, a shepherd with sheep

MORMON WAGON TRAIN, 1879. A Mormon wagon train on its way to Utah. Photographed by C.W. Carter, 1879

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Wagon train of pioneers moving west, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Silhouette of ploughmen with oxen, Colca Canyon, Peru

King John V of Portugal travelling to the Spanish border, 1729 (colour litho)
8672933 King John V of Portugal travelling to the Spanish border, 1729 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper)
7309964 Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper); 1.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: stone (red jasper)); © Ashmolean Museum .

A plaustrum
5307965 A plaustrum.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a plaustrum - an ancient Egyptian open chariot drawn by oxen. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background
5311030 An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background, men construct a bamboo bridge across the lagoon, by which to retreat when the Japanese attack the forts

The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel)
XOS5873614 The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel) by Ferrer, Jaume (fl.1430-1461); 187.3x139.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Oxen before a Farmhouse at Le Verrier, c. 1853 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5879733 Oxen before a Farmhouse at Le Verrier, c. 1853 (oil on wood panel) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 49x64 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

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"Journey of the Ox: A Tale of Zen Wisdom and Global Significance" In the realm of Zen Buddhism, a captivating series of paintings known as the ten Ox Herding Pictures narrates a profound spiritual journey. The first painting depicts the arduous task of catching the Ox, symbolizing our quest to tame our wandering minds. As we progress, we encounter another artwork illustrating herding the Ox, representing our growing ability to control our thoughts and emotions. The third painting portrays an awe-inspiring scene where one returns home on the back of an Ox. This image encapsulates finding inner peace and contentment through self-discovery. It echoes Cincinnatus' story from ancient Rome when he was called from his plough to lead with humility and grace. Across continents and cultures, they have played pivotal roles in shaping societies. In Lesotho's San Bushmen rock painting, these majestic creatures are depicted alongside humans in scenes that celebrate their integral role in survival and sustenance. Traveling across time to 19th-century Wisconsin, logging pioneers relied on oxen's immense strength for hauling timber through rugged terrains. Similarly, Lipton Tea Company utilized ox-pulled wagons as they transported their beloved product worldwide. From India's vibrant streets adorned with posters advertising Indian State Railways to Tbilisi's bustling thoroughfares capturing daily life in Georgia - oxen remain steadfast companions for transportation needs throughout history. Delving deeper into antiquity reveals The Evangelical Symbols dating back to 800 AD; here too, it can revered symbols representing sacrifice and divine guidance. Even amidst Jamaica's sugar cane fields or beneath Madeira's enchanting blue tiles along Avenida Arriaga - it is impossible not to marvel at how these gentle giants continue supporting livelihoods while leaving indelible imprints on local traditions. Whether guiding us towards enlightenment or serving as loyal partners in laborious tasks worldwide – oxen embody strength, resilience, and the interconnectedness between humans and animals.