Hagedis Possibly 1920 - 1924

"Hagedis" is a simple pencil drawing by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, possibly created between 1920 and 1924. It depicts a lizard clinging to a vertical surface, its elongated body and delicate limbs rendered with minimal detail. The spare composition and subtle shading are characteristic of Witsen's later works, which often explored themes of nature and observation. This drawing, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's personal study of the natural world.