Notities over jachtopziener Ad Sebel 1864

This page of notes about gamekeeper Ad Sebel was made by Johannes Tavenraat, likely in the Netherlands, around 1864. The artist's chosen materials are simple: paper, ink, and a practiced hand to fill the page with Dutch script. The texture of the paper seems smooth, allowing the ink to flow freely from the nib of Tavenraat's pen. He uses this direct, manual approach to record observations about Ad Sebel, most likely related to hunting practices, land management, or agricultural production. The handwritten nature of this document indicates it may have been created for personal or administrative purposes. The labor of writing becomes a way to document and categorize knowledge. This artwork, rooted in the everyday, underscores the significance of materials, making, and context in understanding the full meaning of an artwork. It challenges traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.