Annotaties 1914

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

ink paper printed

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

fading type

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Annotaties" (1914) by Willem Witsen, a Dutch painter known for his realist and often somber depictions of daily life, is a piece currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork appears to be a close-up photograph of the back of a paper, with the artist's signature and handwritten annotations visible. It offers a glimpse into the artist's process and personal notes, reflecting the artist's direct connection to the artwork.