Wolkenlucht boven een landschap 1854 - 1868

"Wolkenlucht boven een landschap" (Cloudy sky above a landscape) is a pencil sketch on paper by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and coastal scenes. The artwork, dated 1854-1868, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch depicts a study of clouds and a landscape, likely a coastline, with a note on the paper indicating the direction of the wind and the "reflection in the water". Tavenraat's detailed sketches served as studies for his larger paintings, revealing his careful observation of nature. This artwork is a valuable insight into the creative process of a 19th-century landscape artist.