Twee herten 1840 - 1880

"Twee herten" (Two Deer) is a small, delicate drawing by Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat, created between 1840 and 1880. This pen and ink drawing features two deer, one with antlers, in mid-leap, captured with precise detail. The piece is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and demonstrates Tavenraat's skill in capturing animal movement and anatomical detail. The small dimensions, measuring 16 mm in height and 95 mm in width, emphasize the intimacy of this study, hinting at a focus on observation and naturalism rather than grand scale.