Stadsgezicht c. 1897 - 1899

pen sketch

sketch book

incomplete sketchy

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

thin linework

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Stadsgezicht" is a quick sketch by Willem Witsen, dating from around 1897-1899. The artwork is a simple pencil drawing, utilizing minimal lines to depict a cityscape. This piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Witsen's skill in capturing a sense of place through subtle details and a loose, expressive style. Witsen was known for his impressionistic landscapes and urban scenes, often focusing on the daily lives of ordinary people.