Stal met een rieten afdak en een raam met een luik 1842 - 1868

Johannes Tavenraat created this drawing, "Stal met een rieten afdak en een raam met een luik," using graphite. The sheet is divided into two studies, each focusing on structural details and rustic elements. The tactile qualities of the surfaces are rendered with a sensitive touch. In the first study, the rough texture of the thatched roof contrasts with the more orderly arrangement of the wooden planks below. The second study features an open window with a shutter ajar, inviting the viewer to consider the interplay between interior and exterior space. Tavenraat’s close attention to detail and the play of light across the surfaces highlights the essence of realism, which is not merely about replicating what is seen but interpreting it through the lens of individual experience and artistic skill. The drawing is a document and an artistic interpretation, reflecting Tavenraat's engagement with both the physical world and the formal language of art.