Gezicht op een park met bebouwing c. 1888 - 1891

Willem Witsen’s “Gezicht op een park met bebouwing”, a charcoal drawing created between 1888 and 1891, is a quick sketch of a park with buildings. The artist captures the essence of the scene through minimal lines and shading, focusing on the overall composition and atmosphere rather than detailed realism. The quick strokes and loose lines evoke a sense of movement and fleeting observation, characteristic of Witsen’s style. This work is an example of his signature approach to landscape, where he uses simple lines and charcoal to capture the essence of the natural world. This drawing is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection.