Dennenbomen bovenaan een waterval Possibly 1858 - 1859

"Dennenbomen bovenaan een waterval" (Pine Trees at the top of a Waterfall) is a pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, likely created between 1858 and 1859. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a fleeting moment of observation, with the artist's quick strokes suggesting the form of pine trees against a waterfall. The sketch's unfinished quality reveals Tavenraat's working process, highlighting the spontaneity of his artistic vision. As a study in landscape, it demonstrates his ability to capture the essence of a natural scene through a combination of detail and suggestion.