Abklatsch van de tekening op het voorste schutblad c. 1884 - 1891

"Abklatsch van de tekening op het voorste schutblad" is a charcoal drawing on paper by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, created sometime between 1884 and 1891. This faint drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a sketch found in the artist's sketchbook, revealing the immediacy and spontaneity of Witsen's artistic process. The fragmented nature of the drawing, with its partially obscured lines and subtle tonal variations, speaks to the artist's exploration of form and composition. Witsen's work, known for its realist tendencies, often delved into the lives of everyday people, reflecting the social and cultural landscape of the Netherlands during his time.