Theodoor van Hoijtema

Hoytema
Hoytema, Theodorus van
van Hoyteman, Theo

Dutch, 1863 - 1917

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The image shows two long-necked birds standing in a natural setting. The drawing features two birds, detailed feather work, long beaks, and foliage in the background. The lines and shading accentuate the birds' plumage and the environment, creating a serene scene. The background includes subtle line work suggesting a natural habitat, such as a marshland or riverside.
Theodoor van Hoijtema, Two White Egrets, 1898, lithograph on chine collé, The Helena E.M. Gunnarsson Fund, 2023.61.3

Two White Egrets

Theodoor van Hoijtema · 1898 · lithograph on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2023.61.3

The image displays a landscape with dense woodland viewed from a low vantage point near the water. The horizon is obscured by trees and foliage. Tall, winding trees with intertwining branches dominate the scene. Detailed brushstrokes create texture in the trees and shrubbery. The color palette is muted and primarily green. Two birds are perched on a rock near us, reflected in the water. In the background, the forest continues with intricate details fading into the distance.
Theodoor van Hoijtema, Bosidylle (Woodland Idyll), 1898, lithograph printed in green on chine collé, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2016.157.4

Bosidylle (Woodland Idyll)

Theodoor van Hoijtema · 1898 · lithograph printed in green on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2016.157.4

This is a drawing of peacocks in a natural setting. The drawing includes several peacocks, with one displaying its tail feathers. The feathers have eye patterns typical of peacocks, with detailed cross-hatching for texture. In the foreground, other peacocks are surrounded by a decorative border. The black and white contrast emphasizes the intricate details of the feathers and the ornate elements of the scene.
Theodoor van Hoijtema, Nieuwjaar (New Year), 1894, lithograph printed in black on buff wove paper, Gift of Nancy Jane and Alan Shestack, 2020.155.2

Nieuwjaar (New Year)

Theodoor van Hoijtema · 1894 · lithograph printed in black on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2020.155.2

This is a drawing of two owls resting in an abstract natural landscape. The drawing shows two owls nestled together surrounded by natural forms resembling ice or stalagmites against a stylized sky. Above them, a group of birds fly in formation across the night sky, accompanied by faint cloud formations and a distant single star. The use of monochrome and intricate line work gives the piece a mystical and ethereal quality.
Theodoor van Hoijtema, Kerstnacht (Christmas Eve), 1894, lithograph printed in black on buff wove paper, Gift of Nancy Jane and Alan Shestack, 2020.155.3

Kerstnacht (Christmas Eve)

Theodoor van Hoijtema · 1894 · lithograph printed in black on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2020.155.3