Koppen 1840 - 1880

quirky sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Koppen" (Heads), a drawing by Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat, depicts three men in profile, each wearing a distinct hat. Created between 1840 and 1880, the work showcases Tavenraat's skill in capturing the individual character of his subjects through simple, yet expressive lines. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this small-scale drawing demonstrates the artist's keen observation of everyday life.