Gevel en een figuur 1881 - 1883

"Gevel en een figuur" is a pencil sketch on paper by the Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dated 1881-1883. The work is held in the Rijksmuseum and depicts a simple composition of a building facade and a single figure. Breitner is known for his urban scenes and sketches, often capturing the life and atmosphere of Amsterdam during this period. This quick sketch demonstrates his ability to capture the essence of a subject with a few lines and a sense of spontaneity. The use of pencil and the focus on a building facade, with a lone figure, are hallmark characteristics of Breitner's early style.