Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 14 c. 1884 - 1887

This abstract charcoal drawing by Willem Witsen, titled "Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 14," is a study in form and texture. Created between 1884 and 1887, it features a singular, dark mass, seemingly a transferred chalk sketch, at the center of a blank page. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Witsen's experimentation with materials and his interest in capturing the ephemeral nature of artistic expression. This minimalist, yet impactful work embodies the artist's exploration of the abstract and the power of suggestion, revealing a distinct artistic voice that marked Witsen as a leading figure in Dutch realism.