Aftreksom c. 1892 - 1897

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

pale palette

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

white palette

carved into stone

watercolor

"Aftreksom," created by Dutch artist Willem Witsen between 1892 and 1897, is a blank page from an artist's sketchbook. It is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This piece exemplifies Witsen's use of simple materials and the artistic process, highlighting the blank canvas as a potential for creation. While visually uninteresting, the artwork speaks to the art of anticipation and the journey of artistic creation, captivating art enthusiasts with its unique perspective on art itself.