Strijdende soldaten by George Hendrik Breitner

Strijdende soldaten 1873

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Strijdende soldaten" (Fighting Soldiers) is a pencil sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch painter and draughtsman. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Breitner is known for his depictions of daily life and the city of Amsterdam. The sketch, which is composed of simple lines and shading, captures the movement and energy of soldiers in battle, showcasing Breitner's attention to detail and ability to create a sense of dynamism.