Abklatsch van een krijttekening c. 1897 - 1910

This "Abklatsch van een krijttekening", or Copy of a Chalk Drawing, was made by Willem Witsen. It looks like he was interested in the idea of reproduction, of capturing something ephemeral. There's a ghostly quality to it. The texture is crucial; it's not about bold lines, but the subtle residue of the chalk, creating this faded, almost dreamlike impression. I'm drawn to the way the image is so diffused, like a memory fading over time. The marks are delicate, almost accidental, which makes me think about artmaking as a process of revealing rather than imposing. It reminds me a little of Gerhard Richter’s blurred photographs. Both artists explore the tension between clarity and abstraction. It's like Witsen is whispering, "Look closer," but also, "Don't expect to see everything clearly." It’s a gentle reminder that art, like life, is often more about questions than answers.