Gezicht op Trafalgar Square en Northumberland Ave met The Grand te Londen 1888 - 1891

"Gezicht op Trafalgar Square en Northumberland Ave met The Grand te Londen," a charcoal sketch by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, captures the bustling atmosphere of London's Trafalgar Square. Created between 1888 and 1891, the artwork showcases Witsen's signature style of capturing urban landscapes with gestural lines and dynamic compositions. The sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Witsen's travel journals and his fascination with capturing the essence of city life. The viewer is drawn to the dynamic lines of the buildings and the suggestion of movement within the square, providing a snapshot of a vibrant urban environment.