Gezicht op de Montelbaanstoren te Amsterdam 1870 - 1923

"Gezicht op de Montelbaanstoren te Amsterdam" is a pencil drawing by Willem Witsen, depicting the Montelbaanstoren tower in Amsterdam. Created between 1870 and 1923, this small-scale work (157 mm x 227 mm) demonstrates Witsen’s signature style of quick sketches emphasizing the essence of his subject. The focus on the tower's architectural details, particularly its windows and clock, highlights the artist's keen eye for urban landscapes and his fascination with the built environment of Amsterdam. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Witsen's artistic process and his contribution to Dutch art during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.