Herten 1840 - 1880

"Herten" is a detailed pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, dating from between 1840-1880. The drawing depicts a stag in profile, with its antlers visible, standing in a landscape with rolling hills. Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his animal studies, captured the stag's natural beauty with delicate lines and shading, emphasizing its musculature and form. This small-scale drawing, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers an intimate glimpse into Tavenraat's masterful observation of nature.