Butchered Ox

Butchered Ox by Bruno Cassinari
Artist
Bruno Cassinari
Date
1941
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Still life
The painting titled Butchered Ox is a striking example of Expressionism, capturing intense emotion through distorted forms and bold colors. The work features a still life arrangement of the ox’s carcass, rendered with raw, visceral details that evoke both violence and tragedy. Its unconventional perspective and exaggerated features heighten the sense of anguish, reflecting the artist’s focus on conveying emotional experience rather than realistic depiction. The painting’s powerful imagery challenges viewers to confront themes of mortality and suffering, emblematic of Expressionism's emphasis on subjective expression.

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