Annotaties 1893

"Annotaties" is a sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dated 1893. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a page from a notebook with handwritten numbers and a few faint smudges. This intimate glimpse into Breitner's creative process offers a unique perspective on the artist's everyday life and working habits. The sketch's simplicity and focus on everyday details reflect the emerging realism movement in art. While the specific content of the numbers remains unknown, the artwork invites viewers to contemplate the creative mind at work.