Twee staande breisters in een landschap in Ede c. 1897

Willem Witsen's "Twee staande breisters in een landschap in Ede" is an etching that captures the simple lives of Dutch women in the late 19th century. The artwork, created around 1897, portrays two women standing in a field, likely in the town of Ede, Netherlands. The women, dressed in traditional attire, are engaged in the common activity of knitting, their figures rendered with an almost photographic realism. This work, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, exemplifies Witsen's dedication to capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people. The artist's attention to detail, especially in the depiction of the figures and their surroundings, contributes to a sense of authenticity and immediacy.