Portret van een meisje 1885 - 1922

"Portret van een meisje" (Portrait of a Girl) is an oil painting by Willem Witsen, a Dutch artist who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This intimate portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a young girl, likely a child from the artist's circle. The composition is simple, focusing solely on the subject, with a dark background that accentuates the girl's features, particularly her delicate skin tone. The red ribbon in her hair adds a vibrant touch, creating a striking contrast and drawing the viewer's eye to her youthful charm. This work exemplifies Witsen's mastery of realism, which was a defining characteristic of his art.