Kop met brede hoed met slappe rand 1840 - 1880

"Kop met brede hoed met slappe rand" (Head with a wide hat with a floppy brim) is a pen and ink drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist who lived from 1809 to 1881. This detailed drawing depicts a man in profile with a wide-brimmed hat. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Tavenraat's penchant for capturing the character of his subjects through expressive line work and subtle shading. The drawing's intimate scale, measuring 105 mm by 87 mm, adds to its sense of intimacy and allows for a focused study of the sitter's features.