Gevel van een huis, mogelijk een boerderij 1875 - 1923

"Gevel van een huis, mogelijk een boerderij" is a simple, yet evocative, pencil sketch by Willem Witsen, dated between 1875 and 1923, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch depicts a glimpse of a building facade, likely a farmhouse, with its windows and a hint of roofline, all rendered with loose, expressive strokes. Witsen's quick lines capture the essence of the rural Dutch scene, suggesting both the solidity of the structure and the fleeting nature of light. This drawing, like many of Witsen's works, exemplifies his focus on the ordinary and the everyday, finding beauty in the simplicity of everyday life.