Studies van een snotdolf 1876 - 1924

"Studies van een snotdolf" (Studies of a Snotdolf) is a series of sketches by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, dated between 1876 and 1924. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the snotdolf, a type of fish, from various angles, demonstrating the artist's keen observation and skill in capturing the creature's form through pencil on paper. The quick and expressive lines create a sense of movement and life, highlighting the unique physical characteristics of this aquatic subject.