Staande man met hoed en twee soldaten te paard, mogelijk artilleristen 1884 - 1886

This pencil sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, titled "Staande man met hoed en twee soldaten te paard, mogelijk artilleristen" (Standing man with hat and two soldiers on horseback, possibly artillerymen), depicts a scene of military life. The drawing, created between 1884 and 1886, showcases Breitner's signature use of rapid lines to capture movement and dynamism. It's a preliminary study for a larger work, exemplifying his interest in capturing fleeting moments of everyday life. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the sketch offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and his fascination with the changing urban landscape of late 19th-century Amsterdam.