Landschap met gravende heiwerkers c. 1884 - 1887

"Landschap met gravende heiwerkers" (c. 1884-1887) is a charcoal drawing by Willem Witsen, a Dutch artist renowned for his contributions to the Hague School. The drawing depicts a worker in a landscape, likely a peat bog, with a focus on the figure’s form and the atmospheric quality of the setting. Witsen's work is characterized by a preference for naturalistic subject matter and expressive use of line. This drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies his approach, highlighting his talent for capturing the raw beauty of everyday life.