Haagse Bos 1871

"Haagse Bos" is a pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, created in 1871. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work showcases a landscape scene with a focus on the natural environment, likely depicting the Haagse Bos, a forest near The Hague, Netherlands. The composition is characterized by gestural lines and a focus on capturing the essence of the scene rather than strict realism, highlighting the artist's observation of the natural world. This work is a notable example of Tavenraat's exploration of landscape motifs through a simplified and expressive approach.