Reiger c. 1916

"Reiger" is a pencil drawing by Reijer Stolk, created around 1916. It depicts a heron, a wading bird often found in wetlands and marshes, with a long, slender neck and beak. This sketch, held in the Rijksmuseum, captures the graceful elegance of the bird and its slender, almost delicate structure, revealing Stolk's keen eye for detail. The drawing's simple yet expressive lines, characteristic of Stolk's work, enhance the realism of the bird. The notes on the page offer a glimpse into the artist's working process and the context of the piece.