Bebaarde man met een kippenpoot 1878

"Bebaarde man met een kippenpoot" (Bearded Man with a Chicken Leg), a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Willem Witsen (1860-1923), is a stark and expressive portrait of a man's face. The drawing is characterized by Witsen's signature use of loose, gestural lines, which convey a sense of immediacy and emotion. The subject's gaze is intense, and his features are exaggerated, creating a sense of drama and intensity. The work is a powerful example of Witsen's style, which was influenced by both Realism and Impressionism. This drawing is on display at the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the artist's lasting impact on Dutch art.