Aangespannen paard 1912

Here we see a sketch of a harnessed horse made by George Hendrik Breitner. The sketch is composed with minimal lines and shading, creating a sense of immediacy. The rapid strokes of the pencil suggest movement. Breitner, a contemporary of Van Gogh, was interested in capturing the dynamism of modern life. This sketch, with its focus on form and movement, exemplifies the artist's engagement with impressionistic principles but with a decidedly realist leaning. Breitner uses line and form to suggest the tension and potential energy of the horse, capturing a fleeting moment with economical strokes. The sketch highlights the importance of capturing the vitality and movement of the subject rather than precise detail. The work invites us to consider the relationship between representation and the sensation of lived experience.