Gezicht op Scheveningen 1880 - 1882

This artwork is a preliminary sketch for a painting of the Dutch seaside town of Scheveningen. "Gezicht op Scheveningen" is a pencil drawing on paper created by George Hendrik Breitner between 1880 and 1882, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch is a quick study of the architecture and landscape of the town, showing the lines of buildings and the rolling waves of the sea. It is a good example of the artist’s quick, expressive style, which helped to create a sense of movement and energy in his work. Breitner is known for his paintings of everyday life in the Netherlands, and this sketch is a glimpse into his process of capturing those scenes on paper.