Koppen by Johannes Tavenraat

Koppen 1846

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drawing, paper, pencil, pen

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portrait

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drawing

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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quirky sketch

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pencil sketch

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figuration

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paper

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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romanticism

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pencil

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sketchbook drawing

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pen

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watercolour illustration

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

This 1846 drawing, titled "Koppen," by Johannes Tavenraat, depicts multiple head studies, including a wolf. The artist, known for his draftsmanship and use of detail, captures the likeness of the subjects with quick strokes. The sketches, housed at the Rijksmuseum, provide a glimpse into Tavenraat's creative process and his skill in capturing the human form. The work offers insights into the techniques of 19th-century portraiture and the role of sketches in artistic development.

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