Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 18 c. 1884 - 1891

"Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 18" is an empty page from a sketchbook by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, dating from c. 1884-1891 and housed at the Rijksmuseum. This page, a transfer of a chalk drawing from page 18 of the sketchbook, offers a glimpse into Witsen's artistic process, revealing the preparatory stages of his work. It showcases the artist's deliberate use of blank space as a canvas for creative exploration. The empty page also serves as a testament to the ephemeral nature of artistic exploration, capturing a moment of transition in Witsen's artistic journey.