Portret van Willem Witsen voor het raam van zijn boot c. 1890 - 1910

"Portret van Willem Witsen voor het raam van zijn boot" is a black and white photograph by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dating from c. 1890-1910. The photograph, held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Willem Witsen, a prominent Dutch artist and writer, seated in profile at a desk in front of a window. Witsen's contemplative pose and the blurred view of the cityscape through the window capture the essence of his artistic personality and the dynamism of the urban environment. Breitner's signature style, employing sharp lines and dramatic contrasts, adds a striking depth to the image.