Heuvellandschap en de achterzijde van een paard 1840 - 1841

"Heuvellandschap en de achterzijde van een paard" is a pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, created between 1840 and 1841. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tavenraat's skill in capturing the essence of a landscape and the anatomy of a horse with simple yet expressive lines. The sketch's loose, gestural strokes convey a sense of immediacy, highlighting the artist's observation and understanding of form. The composition features a hilly landscape on the left side, suggesting a rural setting, while the right side focuses on a detailed study of a horse's hindquarters from different angles, demonstrating Tavenraat's interest in animal anatomy.