Zittende vrouwen 1841 - 1853

"Zittende vrouwen" (Sitting Women), created by Johannes Tavenraat between 1841 and 1853, is a pencil sketch housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts a simple scene of five women seated from a unique perspective, their backs turned to the viewer. The artist's quick and loose lines capture the essence of the figures and their posture. Tavenraat, known for his detailed drawings of people and landscapes, often used his sketchbook to record scenes from daily life. This sketch likely reflects a moment of quiet observation during the artist's travels.