Paard, van opzij gezien 1865

"Paard, van opzij gezien" is a detailed drawing on paper by Johannes Tavenraat, a prominent Dutch artist, created in 1865. It features a horse viewed from the side, with its head lowered and its white and brown coat meticulously rendered in shades of gray. The artist's masterful use of line and shading gives the horse a sense of life and movement, while the simple background highlights the subject. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Tavenraat's skill in animal portraiture, reflecting his interest in capturing the beauty and anatomy of animals.