Koppen 1861 - 1862

"Koppen" (Heads) is a graphite drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, created between 1861 and 1862. This small-scale work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, features two profile portraits, likely studies for a larger composition. Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and landscapes, captures the subjects' facial features with detail and nuance, highlighting their individual character. The drawing’s quick, gestural lines convey a sense of immediacy, revealing the artist’s observational skills and rapid sketching technique.