Tafelpoten c. 1901

Here’s a page of studies for table legs by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof. It’s rendered in pencil on lined paper. I think of Dijsselhof sitting, maybe in a design studio, exploring different forms. He’s trying out variations, seeing how the line can suggest weight, support, and maybe even a bit of elegance. It’s like he's thinking through his hand, letting the pencil lead him from one idea to the next. You can almost feel the artist figuring out how to balance function with form, practicality with a touch of artistry. I wonder if these table legs ever made it into real life? Or did they remain here, in the realm of the imagination, living on as a testament to the artist's creative process? Thinking through drawing.