Kreeften 1876 - 1924

Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof created this pencil drawing, titled 'Kreeften', which translates to 'Lobsters' or 'Crawfish', during a time of significant artistic and social change. Dijsselhof was part of the Dutch art nouveau movement, a period where artists sought to integrate art into everyday life, often drawing inspiration from nature. While this work is seemingly a simple study of lobsters, the creature itself becomes a subject of contemplation. These crustaceans, rendered in various poses, might suggest themes of transformation and adaptation, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dijsselhof’s detailed observation invites us to consider our relationship with the natural world. This work is a testament to the beauty and complexity found even in the smallest corners of our environment.