Twee schetsen van een zittende man 1840 - 1880

Johannes Tavenraat's "Twee schetsen van een zittende man" (Two sketches of a seated man) is a dynamic ink drawing that exemplifies the artist's focus on capturing human figures in everyday moments. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two men seated, one with a lively gesture and the other in repose. This small, intimate sketch, executed in Tavenraat's characteristic style, provides a glimpse into the artist's process of observation and representation. The quick lines and loose composition contribute to a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, typical of his drawings.