Schetsen van nijlpaarden, zeilbootjes en een straatlantaarn 1876 - 1924

This sketch by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, titled "Schetsen van nijlpaarden, zeilbootjes en een straatlantaarn" (Sketches of hippos, sailboats and a street lamp) showcases his whimsical style. The artwork, dated between 1876 and 1924, depicts a playful scene with hippos, sailboats, a streetlamp, and even the sun and moon, suggesting a dreamlike or fantastical setting. This sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Dijsselhof's ability to capture the essence of his subjects with simple yet expressive lines, revealing his unique artistic vision.