Wachtende rijtuigen in Londen c. 1888 - 1891

"Wachtende rijtuigen in Londen" (Waiting Carriages in London), a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, captures a bustling street scene in London. Created between 1888 and 1891, the work showcases Witsen's signature style, characterized by loose, gestural lines and a focus on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life. The drawing depicts a line of horse-drawn carriages waiting, likely at a busy intersection, with figures bustling around them. Witsen's impressionistic style, evident in the sketchy lines and subtle shading, evokes a sense of movement and energy, offering a glimpse into the dynamic atmosphere of late 19th-century London. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a valuable insight into Witsen's artistic practice and the social life of the era.