Paard en os bij een ploeg after 1854

"Paard en os bij een ploeg" (Horse and Ox with a Plow), a pencil drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, is a quick sketch depicting a horse and an ox working together to pull a plow. The work, completed after 1854, is a testament to Tavenraat's observational skills, highlighting the artist's focus on capturing the everyday life of rural Dutch society. The simple lines and subtle shading create a sense of realism, while the inscription on the page offers a glimpse into the artist's thoughts and observations. This sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides an intimate view into the working life of the 19th century Netherlands.