de Sprong 1840 - 1880

"de Sprong" (The Leap) is a pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist, created between 1840 and 1880. The drawing depicts a hare in mid-leap, its body contorted in a dynamic pose, with a sense of movement and energy captured in the artist's gestural lines. The hare is the main subject of the work, positioned in the center of the composition, while the background is filled with two indistinct cows and the suggestion of a field. This work is characteristic of Tavenraat's style, and exemplifies the artistic trend of Realism, which sought to depict the world in a truthful and unidealized manner. The drawing is a powerful testament to Tavenraat's skill as a draftsman and his ability to capture the fleeting beauty of the natural world.