Twee hazen 1840 - 1880

Johannes Tavenraat's ink drawing, "Two Hares," captures a moment of frantic energy. The composition, dominated by the two animals, relies on swift, assured lines to convey motion and form. Tavenraat uses hatching and contour lines to suggest volume and texture, a technique that recalls earlier approaches to nature studies. However, the emphasis here isn't on scientific accuracy but rather on capturing the essence of movement. The foreground is sparsely indicated, focusing our attention on the hares themselves, their bodies elongated and limbs extended in full flight. The negative space around and between the hares is as crucial as the ink itself. It implies a landscape without defining it, pushing the hares into the foreground. This minimalist approach elevates the drawing beyond mere representation, inviting contemplation on how we perceive speed and vitality. The dynamism in Tavenraat's lines encapsulates a blend of observation and artistic license, celebrating the immediacy of the natural world.