Figuren bij een hoefsmid aan het Haarlemmerplein te Amsterdam 1907

This is a charcoal sketch by the Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, dated 1907 and entitled "Figuren bij een hoefsmid aan het Haarlemmerplein te Amsterdam." The sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment in everyday life at the Haarlemmerplein square in Amsterdam, depicting several figures and the suggestion of a horse. Breitner's use of quick, gestural lines creates a sense of immediacy, capturing the scene as if he were observing it directly. The work is a prime example of his signature style, characterized by bold strokes and dynamic composition.