Vrouw met een cape of omslagdoek c. 1895 - 1898

"Vrouw met een cape of omslagdoek" (Woman with a Cape or Shawl), a quick sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, is a study of a figure in motion. Dated c. 1895-1898, this simple yet expressive drawing likely served as an initial observation for a larger composition. Breitner, known for his urban scenes and figures, captures a fleeting moment in the movement of a woman’s clothing, utilizing gestural lines and tonal shading in pencil to convey form and texture. This work, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into Breitner’s artistic process and his interest in capturing the essence of everyday life.