Figuren op een weg 1880 - 1882

"Figuren op een weg" (Figures on a Road) is a charcoal drawing created by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner between 1880 and 1882. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of everyday life with loose, gestural lines, highlighting Breitner's fascination with urban landscapes and the movement of people within them. The composition, characterized by a quick and energetic style, emphasizes the artist's skill in capturing the dynamism of the city and the fleeting moments of human interaction. This drawing exemplifies Breitner's early style, often referred to as "impressionistic realism," which combined the immediacy of impressionist brushstrokes with a keen observation of the real world.