Wachtende rijtuigen, Londen c. 1880 - 1900

"Wachtende rijtuigen, Londen" (Waiting Carriages, London) is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, created between 1880 and 1900. The painting depicts a street scene in London, England, featuring a line of horse-drawn carriages waiting in the fog. The painting's muted tones and atmospheric perspective create a sense of mystery and melancholy, highlighting the quietness of the scene. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Witsen's mastery of capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow. The artwork is a testament to the era's reliance on horse-drawn transportation and evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.