Mannen en mannenkoppen 1862 - 1864

"Mannen en mannenkoppen" (Men and Men's Heads), a series of sketches created between 1862 and 1864 by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist active in the 19th century, offers an intimate glimpse into his artistic process. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, presents a collection of quick drawings, capturing the essence of human figures. The sketches, rendered in a loose and gestural style, focus on the anatomy and posture of men, showcasing Tavenraat's keen observation of the human form and his ability to capture movement and gesture with economy of line. These studies likely served as preparatory sketches for larger compositions or as independent explorations of human anatomy.