Paarden 1880 - 1882

"Paarden" (Horses) is a pencil sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch painter and photographer known for his depiction of everyday life in Amsterdam. Created between 1880 and 1882, this quick sketch exemplifies Breitner's signature style, characterized by loose lines and gestural strokes. The composition focuses on a single subject: horses, their forms suggested by the artist's loose, expressive lines. The light, airy strokes capture the fleeting movement of the animals, a characteristic that would define Breitner's artistic legacy. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this sketch offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and his fascination with capturing the essence of motion.