Studie van de kop en schubben van een vis, met kleurnotities 1876 - 1924

This pencil drawing, titled "Studie van de kop en schubben van een vis, met kleurnotities" (Study of the head and scales of a fish, with color notes), was created by Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof between 1876 and 1924. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a detailed study of a fish's head and scales. Dijsselhof's meticulous attention to detail and use of annotations reveal his approach to scientific observation, highlighting the interconnectedness of art and natural history in his artistic practice.