Academiestudie naar Romeinse kop 1876 - 1924

"Academiestudie naar Romeinse kop" (Academy Study of a Roman Head) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof. The drawing, dated between 1876 and 1924, is a study of a Roman bust, capturing its profile in delicate detail. Dijsselhof, known for his academic realism, skillfully uses light and shadow to render the form of the head, highlighting the classical features and the texture of the hair. This drawing is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, offering a glimpse into the artist's process and appreciation of classical art.