Zeepaarden c. 1901

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Zeepaarden" is a pencil drawing created by Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof around 1901. It features a detailed sketch of seahorses, suggesting a study of the marine creature. Dijsselhof was known for his naturalist and botanical illustrations, and this sketch showcases his keen observation of the seahorse's anatomy. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into Dijsselhof's artistic process and his fascination with the natural world.