Dimensions: height 102 mm, width 103 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
Johannes Tavenraat made this forest landscape with figure, using pen in gray on paper, sometime in the 19th century. The solitary figure, set against a dark, expressive landscape, evokes a sense of romanticism that was popular at the time. Tavenraat, working in a period of significant social and political change, may have been drawn to the forest as a place of refuge or contemplation. It suggests an emotional depth, a connection to nature that transcends mere representation. The forest, often seen as a space of mystery and the unknown, reflects a deeper, more personal experience. In this small drawing we feel the immensity of nature and the smallness of man.
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