Studies van een man met staf, mogelijk een herder 1881 - 1883

This 1881-1883 pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner is a study of a man with a staff, likely a shepherd. Part of a series of studies, this work is a testament to Breitner's meticulous observation and expressive line work, which became a hallmark of his style. The sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers insight into the artist's creative process, where he captured the essence of his subject through quick and fluid strokes.