Boerin met twee koeien in een weiland 1862 - 1864

Johannes Tavenraat sketched "Boerin met twee koeien in een weiland" with pen in brown ink, capturing a tranquil rural scene. The sketch is dominated by horizontal lines creating a sense of depth and openness, drawing the eye across the landscape from the dense foliage on the left to the figures on the right. The use of brown ink lends a sense of warmth. Tavenraat creates tonal variation and shadow by varying the density of the lines. This technique allows for a clear distinction between the foreground and background. The trees and figures are rendered with quick, gestural strokes suggesting movement and life. The composition directs us to the relationship between the human figure, the animals, and their natural surroundings. The sketch functions as a visual record, but it also evokes broader themes of harmony between humanity and nature.