Kop van een visser 1840 - 1880

"Kop van een visser" (Head of a Fisherman) is a drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his realistic portraits and landscapes. Created between 1840 and 1880, this work showcases Tavenraat's skill in capturing the essence of his subject through quick, expressive lines. The drawing depicts a weathered fisherman in profile, his face etched with the marks of a life at sea. The detail in the wrinkles around his eyes and the lines on his brow suggest a life lived in the harsh elements. This small-scale study, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Tavenraat's ability to capture the character of his sitters with a remarkable degree of sensitivity.