Portret van een Soendanese man c. 1921

"Portret van een Soendanese man" (Portrait of a Sundanese man) is an etching created around 1921 by Dutch artist Willem Witsen. The artwork depicts a close-up portrait of a man wearing a traditional headdress, showcasing the artist's interest in capturing the diverse cultures and individuals he encountered during his travels to Indonesia. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Witsen's ability to create expressive and detailed portraits through the use of precise lines and tonal contrasts. The work provides a glimpse into the rich diversity of Indonesia's population and the social realities of the early 20th century.