Man voor een hek c. 1884 - 1887

"Man voor een hek" (Man in front of a fence), a charcoal drawing by Willem Witsen, is a quick sketch that captures a moment in time. The artwork, likely created between 1884 and 1887, portrays a figure seemingly standing in front of a fence. Witsen's signature use of expressive lines and simplified forms creates a sense of movement and fleetingness, characteristic of his artistic style. The drawing's loose, gestural lines convey a sense of immediacy and informality, making it a valuable glimpse into the artistic process of a prominent Dutch artist. The drawing is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.