Boerin met twee koeien in een weiland 1862 - 1864

Johannes Tavenraat’s "Boerin met twee koeien in een weiland" (1862-1864) is a pen and ink sketch housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch captures a rural scene of a woman walking with two cows in a field. Tavenraat’s loose, expressive lines create a sense of immediacy and movement, capturing the simplicity and natural beauty of the Dutch countryside. This sketch is a testament to Tavenraat's talent for capturing the essence of everyday life, highlighting the significance of rural scenes in 19th-century Dutch art.