Paard en twee honden 1840 - 1880

"Paard en twee honden" (Horse and Two Dogs), a pen-and-ink sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, is a captivating depiction of a horse and two dogs. Created between 1840 and 1880, the artwork showcases Tavenraat's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with fluid lines. The horse, standing majestically, dominates the composition, while the two dogs, nestled at its feet, add a playful element. This small-scale sketch, measuring 88 mm in height and 122 mm in width, exemplifies Tavenraat's mastery of animal portraiture and his ability to evoke a sense of life and movement within a simple, yet expressive, framework. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned repository of Dutch art and history.