Gezicht te Venetië
Willem Witsen
1870 - 1923
Medium
brush
Dimensions
480; 638
About this artwork
potlood en penseel in kleuren
Art Historical Context
Gezicht te Venetië captures a luminous view of Venice through the delicate touch of pencil and brush in color. Created by Dutch artist Willem Witsen between 1870 and 1923, this 480 × 638 mm work on paper invites viewers into the city’s distinctive canals and architecture with subtle washes and fine linework. The combination of media allows for both precise architectural detail and soft atmospheric effects, typical of intimate travel studies from the period. Venice held special appeal for Northern European artists seeking inspiration in its unique light and historic setting. Witsen’s approach ...