Jagers en honden onder een boom 1840 - 1870

"Jagers en honden onder een boom" (Hunters and Dogs under a Tree), a sepia-toned drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, depicts a serene landscape scene. Dated between 1840 and 1870, the artwork showcases Tavenraat's mastery of depicting natural elements in a detailed yet simplified manner. The delicate strokes of the brush capture the texture of the tree trunk and the swirling branches, while the distant hills and the water are rendered with a soft, ethereal quality. The small size of the artwork, measuring only 84mm x 99mm, allows for an intimate viewing experience, inviting the viewer to focus on the minute details of the scene. This work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and is a testament to Tavenraat's significant contribution to Dutch landscape art.