Vrouwenhoofd 1884 - 1886

"Vrouwenhoofd" is a pencil sketch of a woman's head by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dating from 1884-1886. The drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a female figure through gestural lines and soft shading. While lacking in detail, the quick strokes reveal Breitner's focus on capturing the fleeting moment and conveying the artist's immediate impression of the subject. This loose, expressive style reflects the spirit of Impressionism and the importance of capturing a moment in time.