Vrouwen met takkenbossen in een bos c. 1884 - 1887

"Vrouwen met takkenbossen in een bos" is a pencil drawing created by Willem Witsen between 1884 and 1887. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two women walking through a forest, carrying bundles of branches. Witsen, known for his realistic portrayals of Dutch life, utilizes a loose, gestural style, emphasizing the figures' movement and the atmosphere of the woodland setting. The sketch evokes a sense of quiet observation, capturing a fleeting moment in the lives of ordinary people.