Studies c. 1901

"Studies" is a pencil sketch on paper by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, dating back to around 1901. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and showcases Dijsselhof's exploration of geometric forms. The artwork, consisting of a series of lines and angles, seems to be a study for a larger composition, possibly a painting. Dijsselhof's exploration of abstract form reflects the growing interest in non-representational art at the beginning of the 20th century. The simplicity of the lines and the absence of a specific subject matter suggest a move towards the abstraction that would characterize future artistic movements.