Geknielde vrouw onder een boom c. 1886

This charcoal drawing by Willem Witsen, titled "Geknielde vrouw onder een boom," captures a fleeting moment. The artist, known for his realist approach, focuses on the figure of a woman kneeling beneath a tree. The composition is intimate and suggests a sense of solitude and introspection. The use of quick strokes and shading creates a sense of immediacy and captures the essence of the subject. This sketch, created around 1886, reflects Witsen's interest in capturing everyday life and the human figure.