Boerin die aardappels schilt 1839 - 1872

"Boerin die aardappels schilt" (Peasant Woman Peeling Potatoes), a pencil drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, is a quick sketch captured between 1839 and 1872. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman seated, likely in a kitchen setting, peeling potatoes with a knife. The artist's loose, expressive lines capture the movement of the woman's hands and the everyday nature of her task. Tavenraat, known for his realistic portrayals of Dutch life, likely created this sketch as a study for a larger work. The drawing serves as a testament to the artist's ability to capture both the physical form and the essence of his subjects.