Twee studies van een haas 1872 - 1873

Johannes Tavenraat's "Twee studies van een haas" (Two Studies of a Hare), created between 1872 and 1873, is a detailed ink drawing of a hare in two poses. The artist's signature, "Tavenraat," appears in the top left corner of the composition, while "dood" (dead) is inscribed below the bottom hare. The drawing, held in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the Dutch artist's fascination with nature, capturing the animal's form in a realistic and precise manner. The piece highlights Tavenraat's meticulous observation and skill in capturing the subtle details of the hare's anatomy, emphasizing his penchant for animal studies and the intricacies of the natural world.