Oude vrouw en een jongetje met een takkenbos 1819 - 1881

"Oude vrouw en een jongetje met een takkenbos," created between 1819 and 1881 by Johannes Tavenraat, is a pen-and-ink drawing depicting an elderly woman and a young boy. The woman is leaning on a walking stick while the boy carries a bundle of branches, possibly for firewood. This small-scale drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Tavenraat's keen observation of everyday life in the Netherlands. The artist’s use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and realism. The drawing’s subject matter and style are characteristic of the Dutch Realist movement. This delicate artwork provides a glimpse into the social and economic realities of 19th-century Dutch society.