Rotsblokken naast een waterval Possibly 1858 - 1859

This simple pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, possibly created between 1858 and 1859, depicts a scene of rocks and a waterfall. The artwork, titled "Rotsblokken naast een waterval", is a quick, gestural study that captures the essence of the natural landscape. Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his landscape paintings, often utilized sketches like this to capture fleeting moments of nature. This sketch is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing insight into the artistic process of this influential landscape painter.