Studie, mogelijk van een boot c. 1900 - 1901

This is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created sometime between 1900 and 1901, and currently held in the Rijksmuseum. It is a quick and gestural study, possibly of a boat, with a loose and expressive line. The artist’s swift strokes capture the essence of his subject in a minimal and abstract way. Breitner was known for his dynamic and impressionistic style, and this study reveals his characteristic approach to capturing the fleeting moments of reality. It is a testament to the artist’s remarkable ability to capture the essence of a subject with a few quick strokes of a pencil.