Annotaties c. 1884 - 1887

aged paper

toned paper

ink paper printed

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

hand-drawn typeface

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Annotaties" (c. 1884-1887) by Willem Witsen is a sketch on paper that is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. It is an example of a work from the Dutch artist's prolific career, which spanned from 1860 to 1923. This piece showcases Witsen's mastery of pen and ink, displaying the artist's meticulous hand and keen eye for detail as they capture the essence of the subject through a simple, yet powerful, series of handwritten notes.