Enkele koppen, twee rokend 1840 - 1880

"Enkele koppen, twee rokend" (Single Heads, Two Smoking) is a small-scale drawing by Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat, dating from between 1840-1880. The work features four detailed profile drawings of heads, two of which are depicted smoking, captured in quick, gestural strokes. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, likely served as a study for a larger artwork, highlighting Tavenraat's interest in capturing human features in a caricature-like fashion. The small size of the drawing suggests its intimate, almost private, nature, intended for personal study rather than public display. This sketch demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing both individual likeness and exaggerated features in a simple yet effective way.