Paard 1840 - 1880

"Paard" is a pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his animal studies. Created between 1840 and 1880, the drawing depicts a horse in mid-stride, its powerful musculature and dynamic pose emphasized by the artist's skillful use of line. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Tavenraat's keen observation of animal anatomy and his mastery of capturing motion in a single, expressive gesture. The drawing's simplicity and immediacy highlight the beauty and strength of the horse, a common motif in Tavenraat's oeuvre.