Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 29 c. 1884 - 1887

This is Willem Witsen's "Abklatsch van de krijttekening op pagina 29," a transfer of a chalk drawing. Its existence as a transfer asks us to consider the value we place on artistic originality. Made in the Netherlands, it's worth considering the institutional contexts that shaped Witsen's work. What art schools did he attend? Which galleries exhibited his work? How did the art market of the time influence his choices? These factors played a role in the kind of art he produced, and how that art was received by the public. Was Witsen a member of any artistic societies or groups? The membership and activities of such organizations often reveal the aesthetic values they sought to promote. It's equally important to understand how the prevailing social and political climate may have influenced Witsen's art. By researching these areas we can gain insights into the meaning and significance of this ghostly print.