Abklatsch van de krijttekeningen op pagina 11 c. 1884 - 1887

This is a charcoal drawing by Willem Witsen, a Dutch artist known for his realistic depictions of daily life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The artwork, titled "Abklatsch van de krijttekeningen op pagina 11," is a rubbings taken from a sketch on page 11 of a sketchbook. The image shows two faint impressions in the paper, likely representing the outlines of the original sketch. This work provides a glimpse into Witsen's creative process and the evolution of his ideas. The piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a significant collection of Dutch art and history.