Brug van boomstammen over een rotsachtige beek Possibly 1858 - 1859

Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist active in the mid-19th century, created this pencil sketch titled *Brug van boomstammen over een rotsachtige beek* (Bridge of tree trunks over a rocky stream) sometime between 1858 and 1859. This drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a simple yet striking scene: a rustic bridge constructed of tree trunks spans a rocky stream, surrounded by verdant foliage. The sketch's delicate lines and shading emphasize the natural textures of the scene, providing a glimpse into Tavenraat's keen observation of the world around him.