Jager zittend in de Scheveningse Bosjes 1873

"Jager zittend in de Scheveningse Bosjes" (Hunter sitting in the woods of Scheveningen), a pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, depicts a hunter seated in a wooded area. The sketch, dated 1873, shows the hunter and his dog in the left panel and a tree in the right panel. Tavenraat was known for his landscape and genre paintings, often capturing scenes from daily life. This quick sketch likely served as a study for a larger work, showcasing the artist's keen observation and his focus on capturing the details of nature. The simplicity of the lines and the loose composition create a sense of immediacy and informality, characteristic of Tavenraat's work.