Figuren te Zeist Possibly 1868 - 1869

"Figuren te Zeist" is a pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, dated 8 September 1868. The drawing, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts six figures in profile, capturing their distinct features and expressions. The quick, gestural lines create a sense of immediacy, suggesting a spontaneous observation of daily life in the town of Zeist, Netherlands. This sketch exemplifies Tavenraat's skill in capturing individual character through simple yet expressive lines, a hallmark of his work as a portraitist and genre painter.