Kop van een hond c. 1886

Willem Witsen made this drawing of a dog's head using graphite on paper. The composition, rendered in delicate, almost ghostly lines, focuses on capturing the essence of form rather than precise detail. The diagonal strokes of the graphite create a sense of depth and texture, hinting at the animal's fur and the underlying structure of its head. Witsen's choice of medium and technique invites us to consider the drawing not merely as a representation, but as a study in perception and the act of seeing itself. The ethereal quality of the image challenges fixed ideas about realism. It engages with the viewer on a level of sensory experience, demonstrating how art invites ongoing interpretation.