Ploeg 1884 - 1886

"Ploeg" is a charcoal drawing by George Hendrik Breitner created between 1884 and 1886. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, this artwork is a striking example of Breitner's characteristic style of capturing fleeting moments of everyday life. The drawing's loose, gestural lines depict the figure of a woman, likely a worker in the fields, emphasizing movement and the artist's rapid execution. Breitner's choice of charcoal and the way he utilized the medium's inherent smudging and layering convey the raw energy and fleeting nature of the subject.