Studie, mogelijk van een poort 1884 - 1886

This preliminary sketch, "Studie, mogelijk van een poort," was created by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner between 1884 and 1886. Now held in the Rijksmuseum, the piece depicts a possible study of a gate or doorway rendered in loose, gestural strokes of charcoal. The sketch is a testament to Breitner's focus on capturing the essence of urban life through quick and dynamic sketches, a style often associated with Impressionism. This work offers insight into the artist's creative process and his mastery of capturing form through simplified lines.