Kop van de poes Lola c. 1887 - 1888

"Kop van de poes Lola" (Head of the cat Lola) is a charcoal drawing by Willem Witsen, created between 1887 and 1888. It depicts a cat's head in a minimalist style, capturing the essence of the animal through loose strokes. This drawing, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Witsen's early exploration of naturalism, capturing a fleeting moment in time. His simple yet expressive lines evoke a sense of immediacy and intimate observation, characteristic of his later works.