Kop van een meisje met een muts 1848 - 1888

"Kop van een meisje met een muts" is a pencil sketch created by Anton Mauve, a prominent Dutch painter of the 19th century. This sketch is housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a testament to Mauve's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects through his refined lines and subtle shading. The sketch depicts a girl's head, likely a portrait study or a preparatory work for a larger painting. The unfinished quality of the piece, with its rough contours and partially developed details, provides an insight into Mauve's creative process, showcasing the artist's meticulous approach to drawing.