Studies van een schol, met kleurnotities 1876 - 1924

Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof made this drawing, Studies van een schol, with graphite. The paper is dominated by the flatfish's anatomical elements, from its head and eye to its fins, each delineated with a delicate touch. Dijsselhof masterfully uses line and shading to capture the texture and form of the fish. The inscriptions, seemingly spontaneous, offer clues into the artist's observation of colour and light. The composition reflects a scientific approach, reminiscent of natural history illustrations. The arrangement of the studies across the paper suggests a desire to understand the subject from multiple angles. The precision in the lines and the tonal variations create a sense of depth and realism. Dijsselhof's ability to combine observation with artistic expression makes this study a work of art, where science and aesthetics intersect. This piece invites us to appreciate the formal qualities of the drawing.