Studieblad met mannenhoofd 1781 - 1822

This small etching, "Studie­blad met mannen­hoofd," by Hermanus Fock is a study of a man’s head in profile. The artist, a Dutch engraver, was known for his detailed and expressive works. The drawing displays a sketch of a man’s head and the letter "H.F." which possibly stands for his own name, placed at the bottom left. The sketch also shows the artist’s exploration of light and shadow through the use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.