Roeiboten en eenden 1862 - 1864

"Roeiboten en eenden" is a simple pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his landscape and seascape paintings. This drawing, created between 1862 and 1864, depicts two rowing boats, a duck, and several other birds in a calm body of water. The sketch, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Tavenraat's fascination with capturing the subtle beauty of everyday scenes. Its delicate lines and intimate scale create a sense of quietude and naturalism, showcasing the artist's meticulous observation of the world around him.