Vrouw zittend op een ezel die stro wordt gevoerd door een jongen 1840 - 1868

This drawing, by Johannes Tavenraat, captures a serene, intimate scene with ink on paper. The eye is immediately drawn to the complex layering of lines that define the figures of the woman, the boy, and the donkey. Tavenraat's use of line is particularly striking. It varies from delicate, almost hesitant strokes, to bold, confident marks, creating a rich texture that invites closer inspection. The composition is carefully balanced, the figures arranged to create a sense of harmony despite the implied activity. The drawing achieves its expressiveness through these formal choices, reflecting an interest in the subtle interplay between form and content. It invites us to consider how the simplest of means—line and composition—can evoke a sense of narrative, of human connection and a moment frozen in time. It is these relationships that continue to resonate with viewers.