Dier, vermoedelijk een hond 1862 - 1864

"Dier, vermoedelijk een hond" (Animal, presumably a dog) is a graphite drawing by Johannes Tavenraat. It is a simple, yet expressive, sketch of a dog, captured in a dynamic pose. Tavenraat's use of line conveys the animal's form and movement, creating a sense of energy and vitality. The sketch was created between 1862 and 1864, a period when Tavenraat was exploring the possibilities of capturing natural forms in his art. This sketch is a part of the Rijksmuseum collection in the Netherlands, offering a glimpse into Tavenraat's artistic process and his interest in animal subjects.