Koepel in een landschap 1881 - 1883

George Hendrik Breitner made this landscape sketch, "Koepel in een landschap" with a pencil. Breitner was a flâneur, who depicted the bustle of city life but was also drawn to quiet scenes like this one. In its simplicity, this sketch reflects the artist's desire to capture a fleeting moment, a whisper of a landscape. It invites us to consider the relationship between the individual and the rapidly changing urban environment of the late 19th century. Breitner, known for his empathy towards the working class, often sought out the quiet corners of the city. This piece presents an intimate look at the world through Breitner's eyes, a world where the grand dome exists alongside the mundane, revealing the many layers of urban existence.