Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 22 c. 1884 - 1887

This faint, nearly indecipherable pencil drawing by Willem Witsen, "Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 22" (c. 1884 - 1887) is a testament to the artist's process. It is a trace, or "Abklatsch", of a chalk drawing, revealing its ghostly outline on the page. The piece invites viewers to engage with the ephemeral nature of art, appreciating the subtle marks and the story of its creation. The work's presence in the Rijksmuseum provides a glimpse into the working methods of a prominent Dutch artist of the late 19th century.