Voorstudie voor De Gele Rijders 1885

"Voorstudie voor De Gele Rijders" is a study sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, completed in 1885. This preliminary drawing depicts a group of figures, likely soldiers, on horseback, a subject he would later explore in the full-scale oil painting "De Gele Rijders" (The Yellow Riders). The sketch is notable for its quick, loose lines and expressive use of charcoal, capturing the movement and energy of the scene. This drawing provides insight into Breitner's creative process, showing the development of his ideas before translating them into a finished work.