Riviergoden Amstel en IJ naar sculpturen op de gevel van het stadhuis van Amsterdam 1900 - 1903

This pencil sketch, created between 1900 and 1903 by Dutch artist Antoon Derkinderen, is a preparatory study for sculptures on the Amsterdam City Hall. Derkinderen is known for his architectural sculptures, often incorporating allegorical figures and mythological themes, and this sketch shows his preliminary ideas for the figures of the Amstel and IJ rivers. The sketch depicts a series of abstract forms and flowing lines, suggesting the dynamic and expressive nature of the sculptures. The sketch offers a glimpse into the artistic process, revealing Derkinderen’s exploration of form and composition.