Straathoek 1901 - 1907

"Straathoek" (Street Corner) is a pencil drawing by Willem Witsen, created between 1901 and 1907. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a quick sketch capturing a street scene. Witsen, known for his realistic depictions of daily life, employed loose lines and subtle shading to convey the atmosphere of a street corner. The minimalist composition, with its emphasis on the architectural details, evokes a sense of urban life in the early 20th century.