Studieblad met hoofden 1895 - 1896

"Studie­blad met hoofden" (Study Sheet with Heads), a small etching on paper by the Belgian artist Félicien Rops, is a study in human expression. Dated 1895-1896, the work features a series of heads and hats rendered in a loose, gestural style. Rops, known for his controversial and often provocative depictions of the human condition, captures the fleeting nature of emotion in this intimate piece. The viewer is invited to contemplate the expressions of these figures and to imagine their inner thoughts and feelings. The work's simplicity and evocative imagery make it a powerful example of Rops' artistic skill.