Man leunt tegen een muur c. 1882

"Man leunt tegen een muur" (Man Leaning Against a Wall) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created around 1882. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a figure in a loose coat and hat leaning against a wall. Breitner, known for his expressive and realistic style, captured a fleeting moment in this informal sketch. His use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and movement, suggesting the figure's relaxed posture and the surrounding space. This sketch is a testament to Breitner's ability to find beauty in everyday scenes and to express his vision through the immediacy of drawing.