Vrouw voor een huis in een besneeuwd bos 1870 - 1923

Willem Witsen's watercolor painting "Vrouw voor een huis in een besneeuwd bos" (Woman in front of a house in a snowy forest) captures a rural scene with a Dutch farmhouse, a woman tending to chores, and a snowy landscape. The painting depicts a simple moment of daily life in the early 20th century, showcasing Witsen's signature use of muted colors and atmospheric light, as well as his interest in the lives of ordinary people. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Dutch life and landscape as seen through the eyes of one of its most prominent artists.