Molen aan de dijk bij Capelle aan den IJssel 1865

Johannes Tavenraat's "Molen aan de dijk bij Capelle aan den IJssel" is a pencil and wash drawing from 1865 depicting a windmill in Capelle aan den IJssel. The artist captured the windmill's structure with precision, highlighting the details of its wooden frame and sails. The surrounding landscape, hinted at with subtle washes of brown, suggests a rural setting. This work exemplifies Tavenraat's artistic style, characterized by his keen observation and detailed rendering of Dutch landscapes and architecture.