Roeiboot met figuren aan een oever 1839

This is a pencil drawing on paper by Johannes Tavenraat, created in 1839. The drawing depicts a rowing boat with figures on a bank, with a sail boat in the background. The piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum. The light, sketchy style of the drawing is characteristic of Tavenraat's work, known for its loose lines and focus on capturing the essence of a scene. The artist, born in 1809 and died in 1881, was a Dutch Romantic painter known for his landscapes and depictions of everyday life.