Sloot met kroos en riet by Johannes Tavenraat

Sloot met kroos en riet c. 1862 - 1864

amateur sketch

toned paper

pen sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

plant

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Sloot met kroos en riet" (Canal with Duckweed and Reeds) is a pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch Romantic artist known for his landscapes. Created between 1862 and 1864, the drawing captures the serene beauty of a Dutch canal. Tavenraat's meticulous detail, evident in the delicate lines representing water and vegetation, evokes a sense of tranquility and naturalism. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the artist's talent for capturing the essence of the Dutch landscape.