Boten op de Maas bij Luik 1840 - 1841

This pencil sketch titled "Boten op de Maas bij Luik," created between 1840 and 1841 by Johannes Tavenraat, is a quick, impressionistic study of a landscape scene on the Meuse River near Liège. The delicate lines capture the essence of the river, the distant hills, and perhaps, the outlines of boats, suggesting a glimpse of a peaceful, rural scene. Tavenraat, known for his landscapes and seascapes, often used sketches like this as preliminary studies for larger paintings. This particular work resides at the Rijksmuseum, offering viewers a chance to observe the artist's spontaneous and skillful rendering of the Dutch landscape.