Knielende vrouw bij een boerderij c. 1884 - 1887

"Knielende vrouw bij een boerderij" is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, created between 1884 and 1887. The sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a woman kneeling in front of a farmhouse, possibly a farmer's wife or a peasant. The loose and gestural lines suggest a rapid and intuitive approach to drawing, capturing the essence of the scene rather than meticulous detail. Witsen's work often explored themes of rural life and social realism, reflecting his interest in the lives of ordinary people.