Staande koe en twee ruiters, mogelijk soldaten 1880 - 1882

"Staande koe en twee ruiters, mogelijk soldaten" (Standing Cow and Two Riders, Possibly Soldiers) is a pencil sketch created between 1880 and 1882 by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner. The quick, gestural lines of the sketch suggest a rapid observation of a scene, possibly in the countryside. Breitner's focus on capturing a fleeting moment in time is characteristic of his work, which often explored urban life and everyday scenes in the Netherlands. The sketch is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and offers a glimpse into the artist's artistic process and his keen eye for capturing the essence of his surroundings.