Kop van een leeuw 1864 - 1936

"Kop van een leeuw" (Head of a Lion) is a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Jan van Essen, created between 1864 and 1936. The drawing depicts a lion’s head in profile, with its powerful features emphasized by van Essen’s detailed and expressive lines. The work showcases the artist’s mastery of animal anatomy and his ability to capture the essence of his subject with a few deft strokes. This study can be found in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to van Essen's significant contributions to animal portraiture.