Dorpsgezicht c. 1888s

Willem Witsen's "Dorpsgezicht" (c. 1888s) is a sketch in charcoal on paper. The sketch depicts a landscape view with a focus on the foreground, which may be a village. Witsen's sketchy strokes emphasize the light and shadows, giving the landscape a sense of depth and atmosphere. The drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and offers insight into Witsen's artistic practice. The sketch showcases the artist's signature style, which leaned towards Impressionism with a focus on capturing a fleeting moment in time through quick strokes and minimal details.