Gondels onder een brug in Venetië 1914

"Gondels onder een brug in Venetië" (Gondolas under a Bridge in Venice), a 1914 pencil sketch by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, captures a fleeting moment in the iconic city. The work is characterized by loose lines and a sense of immediacy, suggesting a quick study from life. The composition focuses on a gondola passing beneath a bridge, with the surrounding water and cityscape hinted at in the background. Witsen, known for his landscapes and cityscapes, sought to capture the essence of his subjects, creating works that are both realistic and expressive. This sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Witsen's artistic process and his fascination with the Venetian canals.