Two oxen wearing decorative harnesses fill the frame of this charming oil painting by Nova Scotia’s much celebrated folk artist, Maud Lewis. This is a classic Lewis winter scene; a snapshot of her life in the countryside near the seaside village of Digby. Oxen were often used by loggers to haul felled trees out of the woods.

In spite of the hardships of poverty and advancing arthritis, Maud was able to create a body of cheerful paintings that belied her situation – the fluffy white and black cats, the jaunty sleighs on wintery roads, the oxen festooned with bells and more. Maud painted on whatever surface was available including clam shells, dustpans and the walls of her tiny home. Maud’s house which she shared with her husband was restored and is on permanent exhibit at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Her artwork is held there and in the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

She is the subject of several biographies and two National Film Board of Canada documentaries. In 2017, a biopic of Maud's life titled "Maudie" was released starring Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke.

Framed dimensions are 16.5 x 18.5 inches.

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