Hert en een jager leunend op zijn geweer 1854 - 1868

"Hert en een jager leunend op zijn geweer" (Stag and a Hunter Leaning on His Gun) is a drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, dated between 1854 and 1868. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a hunter and a stag in a quick, gestural style. The artist's focus on capturing a fleeting moment, evident in the loose, sketchy lines, is characteristic of his approach. The drawing showcases the artist's skill in capturing movement and form, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between the hunter and his prey.