Twee figuren in een landschap c. 1884 - 1887

"Twee figuren in een landschap" (Two Figures in a Landscape), a charcoal drawing created by Dutch artist Willem Witsen between 1884 and 1887, is housed in the Rijksmuseum. Witsen, known for his realistic depictions of Dutch life, captures a fleeting moment in nature with delicate strokes, hinting at the presence of two figures in a landscape dominated by a large tree. This sketch showcases the artist's interest in capturing the essence of a scene, highlighting the fleeting nature of everyday life through subtle forms and lines.