Twee heren 1811 - 1873

"Twee heren" (Two Gentlemen) is a watercolor sketch by Pieter van Loon, created between 1811 and 1873. The artwork depicts two men in profile, one wearing a top hat and the other a wide-brimmed hat, standing and facing each other. This small-scale work (76 mm high, 84 mm wide) showcases van Loon's talent for capturing the nuances of human expression and the casual interactions of everyday life. The sketch, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the artist's ability to convey character with simple strokes and subtle shading, a testament to the enduring charm of van Loon's realistic style.