Wilde zwijnen 1840 - 1880

"Wilde zwijnen" (Wild Boars) is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat, housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts two boars, one facing the viewer while the other is facing the opposite direction. The drawing, completed between 1840 and 1880, uses simple lines to capture the animals’ forms and textures. The artist's signature "Tavenraat" is visible at the bottom right, highlighting the artist’s keen interest in nature and animal subjects. The artwork’s small size highlights Tavenraat’s dedication to detail in his animal sketches.