Jongenskop 1870 - 1931

"Jongenskop" (Boy's Head) is a charcoal drawing by Willem Bastiaan Tholen, created between 1870 and 1931. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young boy's head in profile, rendered in expressive strokes that capture the subject's youthful features. Tholen was a Dutch painter and draughtsman known for his realistic and often melancholic portrayals of everyday life. The drawing's simplicity and intimate focus on a single subject highlight Tholen's mastery of capturing subtle emotions and human expressions.