Rivierlandschap 1840 - 1880

"Rivierlandschap" is a pen and ink drawing on blue paper by Johannes Tavenraat, depicting a windmill and houses by a river. This landscape drawing, created between 1840 and 1880, showcases Tavenraat's ability to capture the details of a Dutch riverside scene in a simplified and expressive manner. The sketch, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, uses quick lines to evoke the shape of the buildings, the water, and the clouds, creating a sense of immediacy. This work is an example of Tavenraat's prolific output of drawings, showcasing the artist's interest in capturing the beauty of everyday Dutch life.