Hoofd en een vogel c. 1882

"Hoofd en een vogel" (Head and a Bird) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, created around 1882. This quick sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a fleeting moment with a loose and gestural style typical of Breitner's early work. The blurred lines and hazy forms suggest a focus on capturing the essence of the subject rather than precise detail. The sketch, likely a study for a larger work, provides insight into the artist's process and his fascination with the human figure in urban environments.