Rivierlandschap met molens 1864

"Rivierlandschap met molens" (River Landscape with Windmills) is a pencil drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, dating back to 1864. The drawing, held at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a serene river scene with a distant view of windmills against a hazy sky. The artist utilizes delicate lines to capture the tranquility of the landscape, showcasing Tavenraat's keen eye for detail and his skill in capturing the subtle nuances of light and atmosphere. The drawing's understated beauty reflects a popular genre of 19th-century Dutch art that emphasized the beauty of everyday life and the natural world.