Vogelmotief c. 1916 - 1945

"Vogelmotief" (Bird Motif) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Reijer Stolk, dating from between 1916 and 1945. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a simplified, almost abstract style, depicting a bird with elongated limbs and a decorative tail. The artist’s focus on form and line rather than precise detail, echoes the spirit of early 20th-century modernism. The sketch also features abstract patterns, possibly suggesting a design for a textile or print. Stolk, known for his illustrative and graphic work, captures a sense of movement and rhythm through the dynamic lines and simplified forms.