Zittende Indische man met waterpijp 1870 - 1923

Willem Witsen's "Zittende Indische man met waterpijp" (1870-1923) is a watercolor painting depicting a seated man from the Dutch East Indies smoking a water pipe. The painting, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Witsen's realistic style and his interest in capturing the lives of people from diverse cultures. The man's pose and the detailed rendering of his clothing and the water pipe create a sense of realism and intimacy, inviting viewers to contemplate the subject's life and cultural context.