Figuren langs het water by George Hendrik Breitner

Figuren langs het water c. 1886 - 1891

pen sketch

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Figuren langs het water" is a preliminary sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dated circa 1886-1891. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Breitner's distinct artistic style, characterized by quick, gestural strokes. The sketch, executed in pencil on paper, captures the essence of a scene, likely a canal with figures, using minimal lines to define forms and suggest movement. This preliminary study reflects Breitner's approach to capturing the dynamic energy of everyday life.