Landwerkers in het hooi c. 1862 - 1864

"Landwerkers in het hooi" (c. 1862-1864) is a pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of rural life. This study features four quick sketches of laborers bent over in the act of gathering hay, suggesting a moment of physical exertion and the rhythms of agricultural work. These informal sketches highlight Tavenraat's keen observation of human form and movement, creating a dynamic visual record of a common scene in Dutch rural life.