Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 100 by Willem Witsen

Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 100 1888 - 1907

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

pale palette

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

paper texture

carved into stone

sketchbook art

watercolor

This artwork, "Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 100," is a blank page from a sketchbook by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, dating from 1888 to 1907. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, the work demonstrates the creative process of the artist. The blank page, reminiscent of the start of a journey, suggests the potential for artistic creation, while also revealing the traces of time and use. These sketches and notes, though not fully realized, offer a glimpse into the mind of Witsen and his artistic development.