Studie c. 1901

"Studie" is a charcoal drawing created around 1901 by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, a Dutch artist known for his expressive and often abstract works. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a study of form and composition, characterized by its bold strokes and dark, almost black, tones. Dijsselhof's use of heavy layering and cross-hatching gives the work a sense of depth and texture, while the subject, obscured by the dense application of charcoal, remains a mystery, inviting viewers to interpret the image in their own way.