Ploeg 1884 - 1886

This pencil sketch, titled "Ploeg" by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, is a preliminary study for a larger work depicting a horse-drawn plow. Created between 1884 and 1886, the piece exemplifies Breitner's interest in capturing the dynamism of everyday life in Amsterdam. The artist's quick, gestural lines suggest the movement of the plow, a common sight in the Dutch countryside at the time. This sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Breitner's artistic process and his fascination with the working class.