Kreeften 1876 - 1924

"Kreeften" (Lobsters) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, created between 1876 and 1924. This study of multiple lobsters, rendered in loose, gestural lines on a textured paper, is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Dijsselhof's dynamic composition conveys a sense of movement and energy through the fragmented outlines of the crustaceans, capturing the essence of their form with quick, expressive strokes. His work, often focused on animal subjects, reveals a keen observation of natural forms and a dedication to capturing the essence of his subjects through simplified yet expressive lines.