Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 56 c. 1886

This artwork, created by Dutch artist Willem Witsen in 1886, is a charcoal rubbing taken from a drawing on page 56 of a sketchbook. The rubbing exhibits the unique characteristics of a charcoal transfer, where the charcoal is rubbed onto a different surface, resulting in a faint and ghostly image. This unique approach to art, known as a "transfer drawing," showcases the artist's experimental nature and the potential of unconventional techniques in capturing the essence of a drawing. The charcoal rubbing, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the creative process of Willem Witsen, a prominent figure in Dutch art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.