Academiestudie naar een gips van een antiek beeld: manskop, naar rechts (c. 1819–1888) — Johannes Tavenraat

Classical calm in profile. This refined academy study—a male head, turned right, drawn from a plaster cast of an antique sculpture—distills proportion, light, and anatomy into a quietly powerful image. Pure line, poised shadow, timeless presence.

Why it captivates

• Academic rigor — the discipline of 19th-century atelier training, beautifully observed.

• Classical poise — antique features modelled with measured light and soft half-tones.

• Graphic elegance — clean contours and restrained shading that read across a room.

• Versatile neutral — calm greys and off-whites suit contemporary or traditional interiors.

• Conversation starter — where study, sculpture, and drawing meet.

What you’ll see

A three-quarter profile of a classical male head facing right, its planes articulated in subtle gradations from highlight to shadow. The simplified ground keeps all attention on proportion and structure—order, measure, and form on one dignified sheet.

A richer historical frame

In the 19th century, students learned to draw from plaster casts before live models, mastering anatomy, proportion, and light. Dutch artist Johannes Tavenraat (1819–1888) worked within this tradition, and studies like this embody the atelier ideal: clarity first, beauty through precision.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for studios and high-traffic spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine gradation.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

605 × 841 mm (approx. 23.82 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.72 : 1 (≈ 13 : 18)

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Use an A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~601 × 837 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

  • Contemporary look: float-mount in A1 to reveal the sheet edge and create a clean shadow gap.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Artists & students who love classical draftsmanship

• Designers & stylists curating calm, scholarly interiors

• Collectors of academic and neoclassical studies

• Gift-givers seeking a thoughtful, timeless piece

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Add measured grace to your space—order your Tavenraat academy study today.