Paard-en-wagen c. 1909

"Paard-en-wagen" (Horse and Cart) is a pencil sketch created by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner around 1909. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a horse-drawn cart from a unique perspective, capturing the movement of the horse and the weight of the cart through expressive lines. The sketch is a testament to Breitner's signature style, known for its immediacy and dynamic portrayal of urban life in Amsterdam. This particular sketch, likely a quick study, showcases the artist's ability to convey movement and form with minimal detail.