Soldaat met geweer 1873

"Soldaat met geweer" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created in 1873. This piece is a simple yet powerful study of a soldier aiming a rifle, capturing the intensity of military life through a minimalist composition. The sketch is likely a preparatory work, highlighting Breitner's early interest in capturing everyday life in a direct and observational style. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's nascent talent and offers a glimpse into the evolution of his signature realist approach to art.