This genre painting is by Jo Yeongseok, a literati painter of the late Joseon period. It depicts a brown horse lying on a straw mat with its four legs tightly bound to wooden stakes, unable to move, while workers drive nails into its front hooves. The horse's anguished cries and the laborers’ focused hammering are vividly depicted, capturing the intensity of the moment. This work exemplifies Jo Yeongseok’s keen observational skills in portraying the realities of everyday life.