Soldaten met getrokken geweren 1872

"Soldaten met getrokken geweren" is a pencil sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, dating back to 1872. The work, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, depicts three soldiers in a dynamic pose, one kneeling and aiming a rifle while the others stand behind him, their rifles raised. Breitner's signature style is evident in the swift, gestural lines capturing the movement and tension of the scene. This sketch, likely a preparatory study for a larger work, offers a glimpse into Breitner's process of capturing military subjects and his skill in conveying the energy of action.