Landweg c. 1887 - 1888

"Landweg" (Country Road) is a charcoal drawing created by Willem Witsen around 1887-1888, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing captures a solitary tree standing tall against a pale background, its branches reaching out like skeletal arms. Witsen's expressive lines and use of shading create a sense of depth and solitude, characteristic of his later work. This drawing, along with many others, exemplifies his dedication to depicting the natural world and the beauty found in everyday scenes.