Figuren aan het werk op het land 1893 - 1897

"Figuren aan het werk op het land" (Figures at work in the field), created by Willem Witsen between 1893 and 1897, is a quick sketch in black chalk on paper. This drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of daily life for Dutch farmers during the late 19th century. Witsen, a noted Dutch realist painter, used his art to depict the working class and rural life. His loose, gestural lines convey the movement and rhythm of the laborers. While the figures are somewhat indistinct, they evoke the physical effort and toil involved in their work.