Schetsen van koppen 1878 - 1938

"Schetsen van koppen" (Head Studies), is a 19th-century drawing by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, features two studies of heads, one of a young woman, the other of an older man. Executed in brown ink on paper, the composition showcases Holst's mastery of line and contour, highlighting the subtle details of human features. The sketch-like quality of the work suggests a preparatory study for a larger painting, highlighting the artist's artistic process.