Figuur op een boot c. 1903

"Figuur op een boot" (c. 1903) is a pencil sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a simple, yet striking scene. The sketch depicts a figure seated on a boat, perhaps a fisherman or a traveler, with the surrounding environment sketched in suggestive strokes. The work exemplifies Breitner's signature style, characterized by rapid, expressive lines and a focus on capturing the essence of a moment. This quick sketch showcases Breitner's keen eye for detail and his ability to render a sense of movement and atmosphere through minimalist means.