Haas 1869

Johannes Tavenraat's "Haas" (1869), a pen and ink drawing on paper, captures the fleeting movement of a hare in a single, dynamic gesture. The artist, known for his detailed animal studies, uses quick, expressive lines to suggest the hare's swift flight, emphasizing its muscular form and long ears. This small-scale work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tavenraat's talent for capturing the essence of natural subjects through subtle yet powerful strokes.