Koppen 1840 - 1880

imaginative character sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

"Koppen" (Heads) is a drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and character studies. Created between 1840 and 1880, the piece is a study of various faces in profile, capturing different expressions and angles. The intricate lines and shading reveal Tavenraat's keen observation of human features. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, the drawing exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects, contributing to a broader understanding of his artistic practice.