Officier te paard in gesprek met een soldaat by Johannes Tavenraat

Officier te paard in gesprek met een soldaat 1819 - 1881

imaginative character sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

quirky sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

Johannes Tavenraat's "Officier te paard in gesprek met een soldaat" is a black and white ink drawing depicting a mounted officer in conversation with a soldier on foot. Created between 1819 and 1881, the piece is a study in composition and perspective, showcasing Tavenraat's skill as a draughtsman. The artwork currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into 19th-century military attire and social interactions.