Soldaten met geweren met bajonetten 1873

This pencil sketch by George Hendrik Breitner depicts a group of soldiers marching in a line with their rifles raised, led by a figure on horseback. The drawing, titled "Soldaten met geweren met bajonetten", captures the energy and movement of the soldiers, demonstrating Breitner's keen eye for detail and ability to capture the essence of a scene with minimal strokes. The work, created in 1873, highlights Breitner's early interest in depicting military scenes, a theme that would become prominent in his later works. The sketch is housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the artist's evolution as a significant figure in Dutch art history.