Wolkenlucht 1876 - 1924

"Wolkenlucht" (Cloudy Sky) is a drawing by Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, created between 1876 and 1924. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and showcases Dijsselhof’s mastery of graphite, capturing the fleeting nature of clouds through subtle shading and a focus on form. The drawing features a dramatic sky, with dark clouds contrasting against the lighter, hatched lines in the background, which suggest a landscape. Dijsselhof’s minimalist approach, emphasizing the essence of the subject, exemplifies the artistic trends of his time.