Gips naar antiek beeld van een vrouw 1825

"Gips naar antiek beeld van een vrouw" (1825) is a graphite drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, depicting a bust of a woman. The work, which is now in the Rijksmuseum, displays Tavenraat's meticulous attention to detail. The artist's keen observation of the form and texture of the ancient sculpture is evident in the subtle shading and contours of the woman's face, hair, and draped clothing. This drawing exemplifies the artistic practice of copying classical models, a common educational exercise for 19th-century artists.