Dagboeknotities c. 1915 - 1921

Here we see 'Dagboeknotities', or 'Diary Notes' by Willem Witsen, created sometime before 1923 in the Netherlands. Born in a period of significant social change, Witsen, who came from an upper-class background, was part of a circle of artists and intellectuals who challenged the norms of their time. This page of diary entries gives us intimate access to Witsen's inner thoughts and daily life, reflecting the cultural and intellectual milieu in which he lived. As an artist who moved in literary circles, his notes are filled with observations and reflections, revealing his engagement with the artistic and intellectual currents of his time. The diary offers a personal glimpse into the world of a privileged man grappling with the complexities of modern life, but perhaps also, what it meant to define himself in a rapidly changing society. Witsen's diary invites us to reflect on the relationship between personal experience and broader social change.