Studie, mogelijk van een gebouw in een landschap 1886 - 1908

This graphite drawing, "Studie, mogelijk van een gebouw in een landschap," was created by George Hendrik Breitner, an artist who lived through profound shifts in Dutch society. Breitner came of age in a period of rapid urbanization and industrialization. He bore witness to the stark realities of urban life and the social inequalities that accompanied modernization. Breitner's work often reflects these experiences, focusing on the lives of ordinary people, particularly the working class. There's an emphasis on the fleeting, transient moments of daily life. He sought to capture the raw, unvarnished truth of his surroundings. This piece is a sketch. It could be preparation for a painting, or a record of place or time. Breitner's connection to the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements helped him develop a style that was both realistic and expressive. His work offers an opportunity to reflect on the changing social fabric of the Netherlands during his lifetime.