Hoofd van een paard, naar links 1819 - 1881

Johannes Tavenraat's "Hoofd van een paard, naar links" is a detailed pencil drawing of a horse's head, created sometime between 1819 and 1881. The horse's head is turned to the left, its mouth slightly open, revealing its teeth. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the horse's mane and the subtle play of light and shadow on its face. This work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tavenraat's skill in capturing the anatomy and expression of animals through a simple yet powerful drawing. The piece is a testament to his artistic mastery of animal portraiture, a popular subject in 19th-century Dutch art.