Kop naar rechts 1865 - 1930

"Kop naar rechts" (Head to the Right) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jac van Looij, created between 1865 and 1930. The small-scale artwork depicts a portrait of a man's head in profile, rendered with a bold and expressive style. Van Looij's signature use of hatching and shading gives the drawing a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the subject's facial features and the texture of his clothing. This study, likely a preparatory sketch for a larger composition, demonstrates the artist's mastery of portraiture and his skill in capturing likeness through a simple yet powerful means.