Mannenkoppen en een vrouwenkop 1864 - 1880

"Mannenkoppen en een vrouwenkop" (Heads of Men and a Woman), a charcoal drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, is a study in physiognomy. The work, created between 1864 and 1880, is an example of Tavenraat's skill in capturing the unique features of his subjects, depicted in a loose and expressive style. Tavenraat's interest in capturing the essence of individuals through sketching is evident in this work. The drawing's placement in the Rijksmuseum underscores its significance as a piece that embodies the artistic explorations of a renowned Dutch artist.