Haas 1840 - 1880

Johannes Tavenraat's "Haas" is a delicate pen and ink drawing depicting a leaping hare against a light wash background. The artwork, created between 1840 and 1880, showcases the artist's mastery of capturing movement and natural detail. Tavenraat's focus on the hare's anatomy and energetic posture, along with the subtle depiction of foliage, highlights the artist's keen observation of the natural world. This drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Tavenraat's skilled use of line and tone in his animal studies.