Sketches of a crow looking up 1920

"Sketches of a Crow Looking Up" is a series of drawings by Jan Mankes, created in 1920, just months before his untimely death at the age of 30. The drawings depict a crow in various poses, rendered in pen and ink, with a focus on capturing the bird's detailed features and feathery texture. This work showcases Mankes's distinct style, characterized by meticulous observation and a delicate yet expressive line, solidifying his place in Dutch naturalist art. These studies, though unfinished, reveal Mankes's profound interest in the natural world, and his deep understanding of the animal's anatomy and behavior.