Zaaiende mannen op het platteland c. 1839 - 1872

"Zaaiende mannen op het platteland" (c. 1839 - 1872) is a study of figures by Johannes Tavenraat. This drawing is a collection of sketches of men engaged in various activities, likely sowing seeds in a field. The loose and gestural lines of the drawing capture the movement and energy of the figures, hinting at their labor in the Dutch countryside. This type of preliminary sketch was common practice for artists like Tavenraat, who sought to study human anatomy and movement before committing to a larger work. This work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and provides insight into the creative process of a prominent Dutch artist.