Manskop en notities 1876 - 1924

"Manskop en notities" is a pencil sketch on paper by Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, created between 1876 and 1924. The piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a close-up portrait of a man's head, rendered with a loose and expressive style, emphasizing the sitter's features through a series of quick, gestural strokes. The artist's interest in capturing the essence of the sitter is evident in the sketch's simplified form and the use of hatching to create volume and shadow. The notes on the bottom of the sketch, seemingly related to calculations or technical details, offer a glimpse into the artist's creative process and underscore the importance of observation and documentation in his work.