Studie, mogelijk van een lantaarnpaal voor een gebouw 1893

This charcoal sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, titled "Studie, mogelijk van een lantaarnpaal voor een gebouw," is a quick study from 1893 currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch appears to be a preliminary study of a lamppost, though the subject matter is not fully clear. It demonstrates the artist's signature energetic lines and his interest in capturing the urban landscape of Amsterdam. This type of quick sketch, often made on the spot, was common in the late 19th century among Impressionist artists. The work offers insight into Breitner’s working process and his commitment to capturing everyday life with immediacy.