River Landscape with Skaters 1864 - 1880

Johannes Tavenraat's "River Landscape with Skaters" depicts a scene of Dutch winter leisure. Executed in sepia ink and wash on paper, this 19th-century artwork captures the serene beauty of a frozen river. The composition, marked by loose brushstrokes, focuses on a group of skaters gliding across the ice. In the background, a windmill and a distant shoreline complete the idyllic setting. Currently held in the Rijksmuseum, this drawing serves as a testament to Tavenraat's keen observation of the natural world and the simple pleasures of life in the Netherlands.