Vier lopende herten
1819 - 1881
Medium
etching
Dimensions
114; 116
About this artwork
ets
Art Historical Context
**Vier lopende herten** (*Four Running Deer*), an etching by Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat (1819–1881), captures the graceful motion of four deer in mid-stride. Created during the 19th century, this intimate work measures just 116 mm high by 114 mm wide, inviting close inspection to appreciate its delicate lines and dynamic energy. Tavenraat, known for his precise depictions of animals, draws viewers into a moment of wild vitality, evoking the untamed beauty of nature. Etching, the medium here (noted simply as "ets" in Dutch records), involves coating a metal plate with acid-resistant groun...
About the Artist
Johannes Tavenraat · 1809–1881
Romantic Dutch painter known for his dramatic or idyllic landscape and hunting scenes; was unsuccessful during his lifetime but his work gained an appreciation in the 20th century. Comment on works: landscape