Huizen 1881 - 1883

"Huizen" (Houses) is a graphite sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1881 and 1883. It depicts a simple yet evocative scene of houses, perhaps in Amsterdam, with the focus on the tall, slender shape of a building's chimney against a light background. The sketch is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The loose, expressive lines and the incomplete nature of the sketch suggest a quick, impromptu observation of the urban landscape. The work is a testament to Breitner's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of a place in a few strokes.