Zandheuvel, mogelijk een duin c. 1888 - 1891

"Zandheuvel, mogelijk een duin" (Sandhill, possibly a dune) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, dated c. 1888-1891 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This expressive drawing, executed with loose, gestural strokes, captures the essence of a landscape, possibly a dune, through a focus on light and shadow and abstract shapes. Witsen's work is characterized by a strong sense of realism, but also demonstrates his sensitivity to the nuances of light and atmosphere. This drawing exemplifies the artist's exploration of the Dutch landscape, a recurring theme in his oeuvre.