Studie 1893

"Studie" (1893), a pencil sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, is a study in the artist's characteristically expressive and gestural style. The faint lines and subtle shading suggest a fleeting observation, perhaps captured in the midst of a larger composition. The minimalist approach and the artist's signature use of graphite are characteristic of Breitner's working methods, where preliminary sketches were a vital part of his creative process.