Citroenvlinder 1871 - 1879

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Citroenvlinder" (Lemon Butterfly) is a pencil drawing created by Johannes Tavenraat between 1871 and 1879. The artwork depicts two butterflies in detailed, delicate lines. This study of the insect world is a testament to Tavenraat's interest in naturalism. The drawing is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the meticulous observation and skillful hand of this Dutch artist.