Gevlochten mand c. 1839 - 1872

"Gevlochten mand" (Braided Basket) is a pencil drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of everyday objects. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tavenraat's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the texture and form of a simple basket through subtle shading. Created sometime between 1839 and 1872, this drawing offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and his interest in the mundane objects that surrounded him.