Landschap met een hek 1880 - 1882

"Landschap met een hek" (Landscape with a Fence) is a pencil sketch by the Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1880 and 1882. The sketch, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a simple yet expressive depiction of a fence, likely observed during one of Breitner's frequent walks through the Dutch countryside. His focus on the structure's lines and the use of light and shadow, even in this quick sketch, are hallmarks of Breitner's style. Breitner's interest in everyday scenes and his masterful handling of light and shadow made him a leading figure in the Hague School, a movement that flourished in the Netherlands in the late 19th century.