Gezicht op de Wollefopse Plas bij Rotterdam 1864 - 1868

Johannes Tavenraat's "Gezicht op de Wollefopse Plas bij Rotterdam" is a delicate pencil drawing, dated 1864-1868. The work depicts a tranquil scene of a Dutch canal, with a windmill and a small boat in the foreground. The artist's use of light and shadow evokes the soft, hazy atmosphere of the Dutch landscape. The drawing is a testament to Tavenraat's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of a place through simple, yet expressive lines. It's housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering viewers a glimpse into 19th-century Dutch landscape art.