Koppen 1840 - 1880

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

etching

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

watercolor

"Koppen" (Heads) is a study of facial expressions by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and genre paintings. The small-scale drawing depicts five profiles, executed in a loose and gestural style typical of his artistic practice. This work, dating from 1840-1880, exemplifies Tavenraat's interest in capturing the nuances of human physiognomy, a hallmark of his artistic career. The drawing is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.