De Amsterdamse Poort te Haarlem 1876 - 1924

"De Amsterdamse Poort te Haarlem", a delicate pencil sketch by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, captures the Amsterdam Gate in Haarlem. This small-scale drawing (102 x 164 mm), completed between 1876 and 1924, showcases the artist's keen observation of the city's architectural details. The simple lines and hatched shading depict the gate's structure, including its arched entryway and surrounding buildings, suggesting a perspective from a slight elevation. The drawing exemplifies Dijsselhof's exploration of urban landscapes, highlighting the intersection of nature and architecture in a rapidly changing Dutch urban environment.