Soldaten met speren, te voet en te paard 1873

"Soldaten met speren, te voet en te paard" is a pencil sketch on paper by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, created in 1873. The drawing depicts a group of soldiers, both on foot and on horseback, holding spears and shields. Breitner's loose, expressive lines capture the movement and energy of the soldiers in a dynamic composition. The sketch showcases Breitner's early interest in military subjects, which he would later explore in his paintings of the Dutch army. This quick sketch, held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into Breitner's creative process and his skill at capturing the essence of his subjects.