Landschap met figuur bij boom 1840 - 1880

"Landschap met figuur bij boom" is a watercolor sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, dating to sometime between 1840 and 1880. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a solitary figure walking along a path towards a pair of trees in the foreground. The composition is simple, with the focus on the figure and the trees, set against a pale, washed background of sky and landscape. Tavenraat's use of brown and black washes creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the small-scale work. This piece exemplifies his mastery of watercolor and his keen observation of the natural world.