Berglandschap after 1854

"Berglandschap" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat, dating after 1854. It is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, and features a light and gestural approach to capturing a mountain landscape. The faint lines suggest a rocky formation, perhaps a mountain range, with a focus on the contours and the jagged edges of the peaks. The artist's emphasis on the structure of the landscape over detailed rendering highlights the sketch's focus on capturing the essence of the scene. This work showcases the artist's ability to express form and movement through simple, yet expressive lines, and reveals his keen observation of the natural world.