Honden en haas 1840 - 1880

"Honden en haas" (Dogs and Hare), a pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, depicts three animal studies. Two hounds, one lying down and the other leaping, are drawn with anatomical accuracy. The third study is of a hare, caught in a moment of intense struggle. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Tavenraat's keen observation and his skill in capturing the dynamic forms of animals through precise lines and hatching. This small-scale drawing, executed between 1840-1880, exemplifies Tavenraat's talent for animal studies, a common theme in his oeuvre.