Brug bij een pakhuis op Uilenburg 1910 - 1913

This pencil sketch by Willem Witsen, titled "Brug bij een pakhuis op Uilenburg," depicts a bridge and a warehouse on the Uilenburg canal in Amsterdam. The artist, known for his realistic depictions of Dutch urban life, captures the scene with a keen eye for detail and a sense of immediacy. Created between 1910 and 1913, the work reflects Witsen's interest in the everyday world and the beauty he found in the ordinary. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the Amsterdam cityscape during the early 20th century.