Ontwerpen voor ornamenten 1876 - 1924

This is a preliminary sketch for a design of ornament by the Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof. The piece, created between 1876 and 1924, is a simple pencil drawing, utilizing only light lines to depict a vaulted archway. The artwork was created to explore potential ornament designs, likely for architectural decoration or furniture design. The drawing is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, and measures approximately 212 mm by 291 mm. Dijsselhof is known for his architecture and decorative arts in the Netherlands, and this piece provides insight into his design process.