Schetsblad met studies van een in een leunstoel zittende dame 1867 - 1923

This is a sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, made with a pencil on paper. The composition immediately draws your eye to the center. A woman seated in a chair is surrounded by sketches of her head and shoulders, creating an intimate study of a single subject. Breitner’s rapid, energetic lines capture the sitter's form and character. The contrast between the detailed central figure and the looser, fragmented surrounding studies creates a dynamic tension. Notice how the varying line weights and densities suggest volume and shadow, giving the figure a sense of presence. The sketches around her lack clear boundaries, underscoring the fragmented nature of modern perception. Each mark and line serves not just to represent but to evoke a feeling, a fleeting moment, a psychological state. This sheet functions as both a study of form and an exploration of the self.