Mannen met hoge hoeden en wandelstokken, mannenkoppen en een schapenherder c. 1840 - 1868

"Mannen met hoge hoeden en wandelstokken, mannenkoppen en een schapenherder" is a pen and ink sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, dated c. 1840-1868. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum and depicts a series of quick sketches of men in top hats, some with walking sticks, and a shepherd with sheep. Tavenraat's sketch captures the essence of everyday life in a light and spontaneous style, characteristic of his artistic practice. This drawing exemplifies Tavenraat's keen eye for observation, capturing the details of clothing, posture, and surroundings with swift, economical strokes. The composition showcases the artist's preference for depicting scenes of ordinary people in their daily lives, revealing his interest in social realism and capturing the spirit of his time.