Koppen 1840 - 1880

imaginative character sketch

quirky sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Koppen" is a pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and genre scenes. The work, dated between 1840 and 1880, depicts five heads in profile, likely sketches of individuals from Tavenraat's daily life. The loose, expressive lines and exaggerated features give the work a playful and caricature-like quality. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Tavenraat's artistic process and his keen observation of human physiognomy.