Annotaties Possibly 1881 - 1883

Annotations by George Hendrik Breitner invites us into the intimate world of artistic creation, where the artist jots down notes, thoughts, and sketches. Breitner lived during a time of significant social and political change. As an artist, he was deeply engaged with the representation of modern urban life. The annotations, scribbled and seemingly spontaneous, give us a glimpse into Breitner's artistic process. What we see is an immediate, personal reflection of the artist's interaction with his subjects. Each mark on the page represents an attempt to capture the essence of a fleeting moment or a complex emotion. His sketches reflect the energy of his observation of city life and the people within it. They invite us to consider the act of seeing itself. What do we notice, and what do we choose to record? How does our personal perspective shape our understanding of the world around us?