Kop 1840 - 1880

"Kop" is a small pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist who lived from 1809 to 1881. Created sometime between 1840 and 1880, the drawing depicts a profile view of a head, possibly a self-portrait, in a loose, expressive style. The work, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tavenraat's skill at capturing likeness through quick sketches, a common practice among artists of the 19th century.