Bosgezicht c. 1888s

Willem Witsen's "Bosgezicht" (c. 1888s), currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a simple yet expressive charcoal drawing. The artist's characteristic gestural style is evident in the loose, almost abstract lines depicting a wooded landscape. Witsen's focus on capturing the essence of the scene through simplified forms is typical of his approach to landscape painting. The light pencil strokes evoke a sense of atmosphere and depth, inviting viewers to imagine the rustling leaves and dappled sunlight of the forest.