Figuren, mogelijk op een kade 1884 - 1886

"Figuren, mogelijk op een kade" (Figures, Possibly on a Quay) is a preliminary sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1884 and 1886. The work depicts a group of figures, possibly standing on a quay, in a loose and gestural style, characteristic of Breitner's sketches. The rapid strokes of the pencil suggest a quick observation of the scene, conveying a sense of movement and energy. This sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into Breitner's creative process and his fascination with capturing the everyday life of Amsterdam.