Wolken 1840 - 1841

"Wolken" is a pencil sketch on paper by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist, dated between 1840 and 1841. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum in Amsterdam. Tavenraat's sketch, likely a preparatory study, highlights his attention to detail and his interest in capturing the nuances of natural forms. The loose, expressive strokes depict a cloud formation, suggesting a moment of observation and a keen interest in the fleeting nature of light and atmospheric conditions.