Kameel c. 1883 - 1885

"Kameel" is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created around 1883-1885. This quick sketch, now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a camel in a loose and gestural style. Breitner was known for his dynamic depictions of urban life in Amsterdam, but his interest in animal subjects is evident in this work. The drawing's expressive lines and shading evoke a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of Breitner's artistic approach.