Staande jonge vrouw 1880 - 1882

"Staande jonge vrouw" is a charcoal sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner. It is a study of a woman standing, made in the 1880s and housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch is characteristic of Breitner’s work, known for its quick, gestural lines and focus on capturing the fleeting moment. The rough lines emphasize the figure's form and movement, creating a sense of energy and immediacy. While the subject is a woman, the sketch is abstract and leaves much to the viewer’s imagination.