Koeien bij de Bergweg 1874

"Koeien bij de Bergweg" (Cows by the Mountain Road) is a simple yet striking pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, created in 1874. The artwork depicts a group of cows, rendered in a loose, expressive style, with minimal detail in the background. The artist's signature, dated October 10, 1874, is visible in the lower left corner. This drawing, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into Tavenraat's keen observation of rural life and his skill in capturing the essence of his subject matter with economy of line.