Gevel met een raam 1881 - 1883

"Gevel met een raam" (Facade with a window) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dated 1881-1883. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a quick study of a building's facade, capturing the architectural details with loose, gestural strokes. This piece highlights Breitner's early interest in the urban landscape, a theme that would become central to his artistic practice. The sketch's simple composition and expressive lines exemplify Breitner's ability to convey a sense of place and atmosphere through a minimal and spontaneous style.