Boer met een zeis op het land c. 1884 - 1887

"Boer met een zeis op het land" (c. 1884-1887) is a graphite sketch by Willem Witsen, showcasing his characteristic style of expressive lines and loose, gestural drawing. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a farmer with a scythe, his figure rendered in a dynamic, almost contorted pose against a background of seemingly abstract strokes. This dynamic composition, characteristic of Witsen's work, reflects a focus on capturing the essence of movement and the energy of everyday life, a central theme in his artistic output.