Gezicht op de Oudezijds Achterburgwal te Amsterdam, ter hoogte van de Oudezijds Kolk c. 1897

This is a pencil sketch by Willem Witsen, a Dutch artist known for his urban landscapes, titled "Gezicht op de Oudezijds Achterburgwal te Amsterdam, ter hoogte van de Oudezijds Kolk." The drawing depicts a street scene in Amsterdam, capturing the characteristic canal houses with their gabled roofs and rows of windows. Witsen’s simple, expressive lines create a sense of immediacy and capture the essence of this iconic Dutch city. The work, dated c. 1897, is housed in the Rijksmuseum.