Figuurstudie, mogelijk van een staande vrouw 1881 - 1883

This quick sketch, "Figuurstudie, mogelijk van een staande vrouw" (Figure study, possibly of a standing woman), by George Hendrik Breitner is a study of a woman's figure. The artist's loose, gestural lines suggest a sense of movement, and the overall impression is one of a fleeting moment captured in time. This work is an example of Breitner's fascination with the human form and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with a few simple strokes. The study is characteristic of the artist's work as it is highly expressive and conveys a sense of immediacy.