Olifant naast een kruk c. 1904 - 1906

"Olifant naast een kruk," a pencil drawing by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, depicts a simple yet expressive elephant, its trunk reaching down to what appears to be a stool. The drawing, created sometime between 1904 and 1906, showcases Dijsselhof's ability to capture the essence of his subject with minimal lines. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the artist's significance in Dutch art. This straightforward depiction of the elephant, with its loose yet precise lines, exemplifies Dijsselhof's unique style and appreciation for the natural world.