Zittende figuren by George Hendrik Breitner

Zittende figuren c. 1883 - 1885

drawing, pencil

drawing

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

impressionism

pencil sketch

sketch book

landscape

figuration

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pencil

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Zittende figuren" (Sitting Figures) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dating from around 1883-1885. This quick sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the dynamism of human form through loose, gestural lines. Breitner, known for his depictions of Amsterdam life, employed a loose style characteristic of Impressionism to capture the fleeting moment. The sketch's raw, unfinished quality speaks to Breitner's working process, offering a glimpse into his artistic exploration.