Figuren bij een sleperskar met paard 1886 - 1923

This drawing of a horse-drawn cart and figures by George Hendrik Breitner is a quick sketch made with graphite on paper. I imagine Breitner outside, maybe in a park or on the edge of the city, quickly trying to capture the scene before it moves on. Look at the thin, light strokes that outline the horse and cart, and the even lighter marks suggesting the figures. It feels so immediate, like he’s trying to grab a fleeting moment. What was he thinking as he captured this scene? Was he interested in the shapes, the light, or the story of these working people? For me, this drawing speaks to the beauty of imperfection. It reminds me of the importance of process, of allowing room for experimentation, and of seeing the world with fresh eyes. These lines, like gestures, open up a space for interpretation. It shows the artist's ongoing conversation with the world, isn’t it?