Staande vrouw 1893

"Staande vrouw" (Standing Woman) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, created in 1893 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch captures the essence of a standing woman, with emphasis on the form of her legs and feet, suggesting a quick study for a larger work. This sketch, a piece of Breitner's oeuvre, showcases his adeptness at capturing the human figure in a simplified yet expressive manner, revealing his interest in everyday life and the human form.