Figuurstudies 1884 - 1886

"Figuurstudies" is a charcoal drawing on paper created by George Hendrik Breitner between 1884 and 1886. The artwork is a study of a single figure, rendered in quick, gestural strokes. The figure is seen from the back, with only the head turned slightly toward the viewer. The drawing shows a dynamic sense of movement and energy. Breitner was a Dutch artist known for his sketches and paintings of everyday life in Amsterdam, particularly scenes of the city’s bustling streets and people. This sketch is an example of his focus on capturing the human figure in motion. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.