Studieblad, mogelijk met boten c. 1886 - 1923

"Studieblad, mogelijk met boten" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dated to between 1886 and 1923. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a simple, gestural style characteristic of Breitner’s quick studies, and hints at a potential depiction of boats. The use of lines and shading suggests movement and volume, likely inspired by the dynamic scenes of Amsterdam that Breitner was known for capturing. The artist's interest in the everyday life of the city, evident in many of his paintings, can be seen here as well, even in a simple preliminary sketch.