Compositiestudie van cavaleristen naast hun paarden 1896

This quick sketch, titled "Compositiestudie van cavaleristen naast hun paarden" (Composition Study of Cavalrymen Beside Their Horses), was created by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner in 1896. The drawing, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a simple but evocative study of a group of cavalrymen standing beside their horses. The artist utilizes loose, gestural lines to capture the scene, highlighting the dynamic movement of the figures and their horses. This sketch is a prime example of Breitner's characteristic style, which often featured bold strokes and a focus on capturing the energy of everyday life.