Schets van een man met uitgestoken hand 1840 - 1880

"Schets van een man met uitgestoken hand" is a pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist, created between 1840 and 1880. The drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man with a beard, standing with his left arm outstretched and his right hand on his hip. Tavenraat, known for his portraits and sketches, captures the subject in a gestural and expressive style, highlighting the man's posture and the dynamism of his pose. The sketch, a quick study, reveals Tavenraat's observational skills and his ability to convey a sense of movement and personality through minimal lines.