Twee paarden 1840 - 1880

"Twee paarden" (Two Horses) is a pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and animal studies. This quick sketch, created between 1840 and 1880, captures the dynamic energy of horses in motion, their musculature and forms simplified with gestural lines. The drawing exemplifies Tavenraat's interest in capturing the essence of his subjects, revealing his keen eye for detail and mastery of linework. "Twee paarden" is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.