Schetsblad met herten 1840 - 1880

"Schetsblad met herten" (Sketch Sheet with Deer) is a pen and ink drawing on paper by Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat, dating from 1840 to 1880. The sheet depicts five individual sketches of deer in various poses. Tavenraat, known for his animal studies, captures the grace and naturalism of his subjects with delicate lines and a focus on anatomical detail. The drawing is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This sketch sheet exemplifies Tavenraat's keen observation of nature and his mastery of the art of animal representation.