Rots met een waterval 1858 - 1859

"Rots met een waterval" (Rocks with a waterfall) is a watercolor painting by Johannes Tavenraat, completed between 1858 and 1859. The piece is housed at the Rijksmuseum and depicts a waterfall cascading down rocky terrain, captured in a loose and gestural style. Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes, employed a minimal palette of browns and grays, allowing the movement of water and the texture of rock to take center stage. This watercolor exemplifies Tavenraat's fascination with natural phenomena, showcasing his ability to translate the fleeting moments of nature with a sense of immediacy.