Twee lopende herten 1863

Johannes Tavenraat’s "Twee lopende herten" is a pencil drawing on paper from 1863, currently located at the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts two deer running through a mountainous landscape, showcasing Tavenraat’s ability to capture movement and natural detail in his artwork. This small, intimate drawing, measuring only 80 mm by 97 mm, exemplifies the artist's skill in naturalistic representation, a prominent characteristic of his work. This is just one example of the diverse range of subjects that Tavenraat depicted in his career, which spanned the early 19th century.