Figuurstudies 1884 - 1886

"Figuurstudies" is a quick sketch by George Hendrik Breitner from 1884-1886, now in the Rijksmuseum. The work is a series of loose, gestural drawings of figures, likely done from life. The artist's use of line and shading is evident in these quick studies, which show the fluidity and dynamism of his artistic style. These studies likely served as preliminary sketches for larger compositions.