Huizen aan een gracht c. 1870 - 1923

"Huizen aan een gracht" (Houses on a Canal) is a watercolor painting by Willem Witsen, a Dutch artist known for his realist depictions of daily life in Amsterdam. The painting, created between 1870 and 1923, depicts a canal with a row of houses along the edge. Witsen's muted palette and meticulous detail convey the subtle nuances of the urban landscape. The painting's quiet realism provides a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in these modest Amsterdam homes, offering a sense of both beauty and intimacy.