Wolkenlucht c. 1888s

"Wolkenlucht" (Cloud Sky) is a simple yet evocative charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, created around the late 1880s. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a serene landscape with minimal detail, focusing on the subtle play of light and shadow in the clouds and the horizon. Witsen was known for his expressive style and focus on nature, which is evident in the loose yet precise lines of this sketch, inviting viewers to contemplate the vastness of the sky and its atmospheric qualities.