Huizen aan een gracht c. 1897 - 1910

"Huizen aan een gracht" (Houses on a Canal) is a sketch by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, created between 1897 and 1910. The quick, gestural lines of the drawing suggest the immediacy of the moment, capturing the essence of the canal-side houses in Amsterdam. Witsen was known for his naturalistic style and interest in depicting everyday life, and this sketch embodies both characteristics. The drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into the artistic process of a prominent Dutch artist of the late 19th and early 20th century.