Kop van een hond 1840 - 1880

"Kop van een hond" (Head of a Dog) is a small-scale pen and wash drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his animal studies. Dating from between 1840 and 1880, the artwork depicts a dog's head in profile, capturing the animal's expressive features with detailed hatching and washes. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, providing a glimpse into Tavenraat's meticulous observation of nature.