Annotaties c. 1886 - 1923

This page of annotations by George Hendrik Breitner is a bit like looking into an artist's mind – all scribbles and notes. It’s a reminder that art-making isn’t just about the final, polished product; it’s a process, a journey. The surface here is paper, not canvas. Look closely and you'll see how the graphite catches the light, revealing a delicate texture, thin lines, and smudges. It’s casual and intimate, like eavesdropping on a conversation. Notice how the lines have a life of their own, almost like a dance across the page. Each stroke seems quick, capturing a fleeting thought or observation. The notes are related to other works by the artist. For me, this is like the artist Cy Twombly - notes, almost childlike scrawls. It’s a glimpse behind the curtain, a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, an exchange of ideas. It embraces ambiguity over fixed meanings.