Dak met een schoorsteen 1906 - 1907

"Dak met een schoorsteen" (Roof with a Chimney), a 1906-1907 drawing by Willem Witsen, is a minimalist depiction of a rooftop with a chimney. This small, quick sketch, housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Witsen's focus on capturing the essence of everyday urban life. The use of graphite creates a sense of immediacy and realism, characteristic of his style, highlighting the subtle textures and details of the building. This drawing exemplifies Witsen's contribution to the Dutch realist movement, where he aimed to portray everyday life with authenticity and simplicity.