Huis op de hoek van de Krom Boomssloot en de Korte Dijkstraat te Amsterdam c. 1905 - 1906

Willem Witsen’s "Huis op de hoek van de Krom Boomssloot en de Korte Dijkstraat te Amsterdam" is a graphite drawing depicting a corner house in Amsterdam from c. 1905-1906. This drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a typical Amsterdam canal house with its characteristic facade and windows. The loose, expressive lines of Witsen’s drawing, create a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, conveying the artist’s keen observation of the urban landscape. This drawing is a testament to Witsen’s skill in capturing the essence of everyday life in his native city.