Figuurstudies 1884 - 1886

"Figuurstudies" is a charcoal sketch created between 1884 and 1886 by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing's rough, gestural lines capture the artist's quick study of human figures in motion. Though the subject is unclear, the use of charcoal and the loose, expressive style are characteristic of Breitner's early works, which often focused on everyday life in Amsterdam. This sketch provides a glimpse into the artist's working process and his fascination with capturing the dynamism of movement.