Eenden en een mannenkop 1848 - 1888

"Eenden en een mannenkop" (Ducks and a Man's Head), a pencil sketch by Anton Mauve, is a study in the artist's signature style of capturing the essence of his subjects. The loose, gestural lines evoke the natural forms of the ducks and the man's head, with an emphasis on light and shadow. This preliminary sketch, likely made in preparation for a larger work, showcases Mauve's mastery of capturing fleeting moments and emotions through his delicate yet expressive lines. The sketch is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to Mauve's enduring legacy as one of the prominent figures in the Hague School movement.