Boerenvrouw, staande op een riek geleund by Willem Witsen

Boerenvrouw, staande op een riek geleund 1885 - 1886

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

muted colour palette

white palette

coloured pencil

folded paper

watercolour illustration

paper medium

watercolor

"Boerenvrouw, staande op een riek geleund" (1885-1886) by Willem Witsen is a charcoal drawing depicting a Dutch peasant woman standing with a rake in a field. This realistic portrayal of a rural worker reflects Witsen's interest in social realism. The drawing's somber tones and the woman's stoic posture convey a sense of hard work and resilience, typical of Witsen's approach to depicting working-class life. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is a testament to Witsen's mastery of charcoal and his dedication to capturing the essence of everyday life.