Bos after 1854

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

forest

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Bos" is a pencil drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, dating after 1854. It depicts a landscape with a focus on a dense forest area, rendered with delicate, detailed lines. Tavenraat was known for his landscape drawings, and this piece exemplifies his style. The work is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Tavenraat's artistic practice and his keen observation of nature.