Studie, mogelijk van een glazen voorwerp 1909

This sketch of a glass object was created by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch artist who lived from 1857 to 1923. Breitner worked during a time of rapid social and economic change in the Netherlands. Breitner is known for his depictions of working-class life in Amsterdam. In this study, the ephemeral quality of the sketch mirrors the fleeting nature of urban life, which Breitner often captured in his paintings and photographs. It is as if he is reaching to try and capture a moment in time. What might seem like a simple sketch takes on a deeper resonance. It reflects the artist's engagement with the everyday experiences of people from all walks of life. Breitner's interest in capturing these transient moments reflects the broader societal shifts of his era, and offers a glimpse into the changing landscape of Dutch society at the turn of the 20th century.