Ruiter met musket c. 1871 - 1876

"Ruiter met musket" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dating back to c. 1871-1876. Held by the Rijksmuseum, the work depicts a rider on horseback, in a dynamic pose. The simple, yet expressive lines of the sketch, create a sense of movement and action. This drawing is a glimpse into the artist's early practice, as he began to develop his signature style of capturing the dynamism of everyday life, later evident in his more famous works like "The Dam at Evening" (1887).