Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 17 c. 1887 - 1888

"Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 17" is a charcoal drawing on paper by Willem Witsen, housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork is an imprint of a chalk drawing from page 17 of an unknown sketchbook. The faint, dark gray hues suggest a partially erased sketch, leaving a ghostly impression of Witsen's artistic process. This abstract work showcases the artist's exploration of texture and form through a minimal aesthetic, offering a glimpse into his creative methods and the ephemeral nature of artistic creation.