Schetsen van cafébezoekers 1867 - 1923

"Schetsen van cafébezoekers" (Sketches of café visitors) is a charcoal drawing by George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1867 and 1923. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of daily life in a café, with quick, expressive lines conveying the faces and postures of patrons. Breitner's sketches are characterized by their immediacy, emphasizing the fleeting nature of the moment. The artist's signature, "G.H. Breitner", adds authenticity to this intimate portrayal of café culture. This work is a valuable example of Breitner's mastery of capturing the essence of everyday life in his sketches.