Paardenhoofd 1872 - 1879

"Paardenhoofd" is a simple yet detailed pencil drawing by George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1872 and 1879, and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing focuses on the head of a horse, captured in a dynamic pose, highlighting Breitner's keen eye for capturing the animal's anatomy and expression. This work demonstrates the artist's early exploration of animal subjects, which later would become a recurring theme in his paintings and sketches.