Studie 1893 - 1899

George Hendrik Breitner made this 'Studie' which can be seen at the Rijksmuseum, using a pencil. The drawing presents a sketch of a seemingly desolate scene. The lines are sparse and fleeting, creating a sense of transience. The composition is almost minimalist, with just enough lines to suggest forms and spatial relationships, challenging traditional ideas of perspective. Breitner seems less interested in capturing precise details and more focused on the overall structure of the scene, as if deconstructing the visual field into its most essential components. What emerges is an intriguing interplay between presence and absence, where the unsaid and unseen hold as much weight as what's visible. The sketch destabilizes conventional notions of what a landscape should be, suggesting a more fragmented experience.