Band met floraal motief 1876 - 1924

Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof sketched "Band met floraal motief" with a soft, deliberate hand, focusing on the essence of natural forms. The drawing is a cascade of looping lines, with some that suggest a stem-like structure that runs vertically, anchoring various floral shapes. Dijsselhof's mark-making feels inherently tied to the Art Nouveau movement. The composition is elegantly simple and balanced. The lines flow effortlessly, echoing organic growth patterns and the composition is dynamic, not static. Each shape plays a crucial role in creating movement and depth, pushing and pulling our focus across the drawing. This piece challenges traditional representation, inviting a space where the viewer can engage with the artwork's semiotic potential. It is a constant play of fluidity and tension, creating a visual language that remains open to interpretation, and rooted in a philosophical engagement with the natural world.