Ornament met bladeren 1876 - 1924

This is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, titled "Ornament met bladeren" and dating to between 1876 and 1924. It depicts a stylized, flowing design of leaves and branches, perhaps intended for a decorative element in a larger work. The sketch is housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 101 mm by 164 mm. The delicate lines and free-flowing forms are characteristic of Dijsselhof's art nouveau style. This sketch, like many of Dijsselhof’s works, displays a strong connection to nature and a desire to represent the natural world in an abstract and stylized manner.