Lopende man en koppen 1840 - 1880

"Lopende man en koppen" (Walking man and heads) is a quick study, or sketch, by Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat, dated between 1840 and 1880. The drawing is executed in brown ink on paper, highlighting the artist's interest in capturing the movement and expressions of his subjects. Tavenraat, known for his depictions of daily life, uses loose, gestural lines to depict a man walking and several fragmented heads, likely studies for a larger composition. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the artist's keen eye for detail and ability to convey human form with remarkable economy of line.