Studies van een meisje in het gras c. 1884 - 1887

"Studies van een meisje in het gras" (Studies of a Girl in the Grass) is a collection of figure sketches by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, dating from circa 1884-1887. This preliminary work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Witsen's masterful ability to capture movement and posture with loose, gestural lines. The dynamic composition suggests an observational study of a young girl, possibly in a natural outdoor setting. The rapidly rendered figures, with their implied depth and subtle shading, hint at Witsen's exploration of impressionistic techniques.