Land met een boerderij 1876 - 1924

This drawing, "Land met een boerderij," was created by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof using graphite. The composition is immediately striking with its horizontal orientation and subdued tonal range. The drawing evokes a quiet, contemplative mood through its delicate marks. Dijsselhof uses layered lines to create depth, with the foreground marked by denser, more defined strokes that fade into softer, sketchier lines towards the horizon. The structures, possibly a farmhouse, are rendered with simple geometric forms, emphasizing a structuralist approach to depicting space. This simplification reduces the landscape to its essential elements, revealing an underlying framework of lines. The use of graphite allows for subtle gradations in tone, creating a sense of atmospheric perspective. The marks and annotations on the drawing invite us to consider the artwork not just as a representation of a landscape, but also as an exploration of the fundamental properties of line and form. This intersection between representation and abstraction opens a space for ongoing interpretation.