Waterval uitkomend in een beek Possibly 1858 - 1859

This pen-and-ink drawing, "Waterval uitkomend in een beek," by Johannes Tavenraat, is a preliminary sketch for a larger work. Dating from the late 1850s, the artwork depicts a waterfall cascading into a stream. The artist’s loose, gestural lines capture the movement of water, while the sketchy details suggest a focus on capturing the essence of the scene rather than precise representation. Tavenraat was known for his landscape paintings, and this drawing offers a glimpse into his creative process as he planned out his compositions. The drawing is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.