Plukkende jonge vrouw c. 1882 - 1884

"Plukkende jonge vrouw" (Picking Young Woman) is a charcoal drawing created by Dutch artist Willem Witsen between 1882 and 1884. The artwork depicts a young woman in a simple dress, her back turned to the viewer, reaching for something out of reach. The sketchy, expressive style and the inclusion of preliminary sketches in the background are characteristic of Witsen's work, which often focused on everyday life and social themes. This drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Witsen's skill in capturing fleeting moments and conveying a sense of realism through loose lines and subtle shading.