Boerderij 1867 - 1923

George Hendrik Breitner made this drawing of a farm with pencil on paper. The drawing has a strong sense of immediacy, capturing the essence of the rural structure with an economy of line. The texture of the paper interacts with the graphite to create a layered effect of light and shadow. The composition, dominated by the angular forms of the buildings, suggests a structuralist approach. Breitner appears to be interested in the underlying architecture rather than a picturesque representation. The marks and hatching don't just depict, but construct. We can see the artist's focus on translating three-dimensional space onto a two-dimensional plane. Notice how the lines create a semiotic system, the signs come together to evoke a rural scene. The drawing is not just about the appearance of a farm, but a commentary on form and structure in art. It invites us to consider how simple marks can convey complex spatial and architectural concepts.