Annotaties 1893

"Annotaties" (1893) by George Hendrik Breitner is a unique artwork, not a painting or sculpture, but a page from Breitner's personal notebook. The page is filled with handwritten notes, showcasing the artist's meticulous record-keeping. The Dutch words "Woensdag" (Wednesday) and "Donderdag" (Thursday) indicate the dates, while other entries, perhaps expenses or appointments, are barely legible. Breitner's personal notebook, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the mind of a celebrated Dutch artist, revealing his everyday life and artistic process.