Elephant with Mice on his Back and Trunk c. 1904 - 1906

"Elephant with Mice on his Back and Trunk" is a 1904-1906 charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof. The drawing depicts an elephant with three mice, one perched on its back, another on its trunk, and a third at the base of its trunk. The simple lines and playful subject matter are characteristic of Dijsselhof's style, which was known for its humor and whimsicality. The work is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The drawing is a charming example of Dijsselhof’s talent for capturing the essence of animal life with a few well-placed strokes.