Molen aan de Rotte 1862 - 1867

Johannes Tavenraat's "Molen aan de Rotte" (1862-1867) is a pen and ink drawing of a windmill situated on the banks of the Rotte river. This quick sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Tavenraat's interest in capturing the essence of Dutch landscapes. The artist's focus on the windmill's structure and the surrounding vegetation, rendered in a loose and expressive style, evokes a sense of immediate observation, characteristic of his oeuvre.