Gezicht op een straat c. 1887 - 1897

Willem Witsen's "Gezicht op een straat" (c. 1887-1897) is a pencil sketch housed at the Rijksmuseum. Witsen, a Dutch artist known for his realistic portrayals of everyday life, captures the essence of a street scene with minimal detail, focusing on the structural lines of buildings and the geometry of the urban environment. The sketch highlights Witsen's interest in the urban landscape and his ability to depict a sense of place with a few strokes of his pencil.