Twee aardappelrooisters c. 1886

"Twee aardappelrooisters" is a pencil drawing created by Dutch artist Willem Witsen circa 1886, now on display at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork features two figures, possibly farmers or laborers, bent over in a dynamic pose, suggesting the act of potato harvesting. This sketch exemplifies Witsen's interest in depicting the lives of ordinary people, capturing the hard work and everyday realities of rural life in the Netherlands. The loose, gestural lines and expressive shading add to the artwork's sense of immediacy and authenticity.