Houten hek en een stuk boomschors c. 1862 - 1864

"Houten hek en een stuk boomschors" (Wooden fence and a piece of bark) is a sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch Romantic painter, from the Rijksmuseum. The work, dated around 1862-1864, showcases Tavenraat's talent for capturing the essence of natural elements, particularly the texture of the wooden fence and bark. The sketch’s loose, gestural style, rendered in pen and ink, highlights the artist’s interest in naturalistic details. It is an excellent example of his practice of sketching the world around him, often for future use in larger paintings.