Aardappelrooiers c. 1887

"Aardappelrooiers" (Potato Diggers) is a charcoal drawing by Willem Witsen, a Dutch artist known for his realistic depictions of everyday life. This sketch, dated c. 1887, portrays two figures bent over in the field, likely engaged in the laborious task of digging potatoes. Witsen's use of charcoal creates a sense of immediacy and captures the ruggedness of the work. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Witsen's talent for capturing the realities of working-class life.