Man met kruiwagen 1896 - 1897

"Man met kruiwagen" (Man with a wheelbarrow), a sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, is a quick, gestural study of a man carrying a wheelbarrow. Created between 1896 and 1897, the work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. The loose lines of the drawing capture the movement of the figure in a fleeting moment, demonstrating Breitner's characteristic focus on everyday life and the human figure in urban settings. This sketch reflects the artist's dedication to capturing the essence of his subjects through simplified, expressive forms.