Figuren bij aangespannen paarden 1912 - 1919

George Hendrik Breitner made this drawing, 'Figuren bij aangespannen paarden' with graphite on paper. Just look at that raw energy! Imagine Breitner outside, maybe on a busy street, quickly sketching these figures and horses. It's not about perfection; it's about capturing the essence of a moment, the hustle and bustle of city life. The graphite is thick in some areas, creating depth and shadow, and thin in others, almost disappearing into the paper. You can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the page, trying to keep up with the scene unfolding before them. It is a sketch, so it feels unfinished, but this incompleteness gives it an incredible sense of immediacy and authenticity. Breitner's work reminds me of Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec, capturing fleeting moments of modern life with a similar sense of urgency. Artists are always in conversation with each other. There is always something to explore.