Gebogen vrouwenhoofd 1880 - 1882

This is a pencil sketch of a woman's head titled "Gebogen vrouwenhoofd" (Bent Woman's Head) by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner. The drawing was created between 1880-1882, and is characteristic of Breitner's early style. The sketch is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is an intimate depiction of a woman's profile, highlighting the artist's focus on capturing the human form with loose, expressive lines. The quick strokes and incomplete details convey a sense of movement and energy, highlighting the artist's talent for observing and recording fleeting moments in his surroundings.