Twee strijdende soldaten te paard 1873

"Twee strijdende soldaten te paard" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dated 1873. The artwork depicts two soldiers on horseback engaged in a fierce battle, with the background suggesting a chaotic scene of conflict. The dynamic lines and gestural strokes of Breitner's drawing capture the energy and movement of the scene, revealing his early exploration of themes that would later define his artistic career, namely, the portrayal of daily life and the human condition.