Zittende figuur en een gezicht op een dorp aan het water 1880 - 1882

This is a pencil sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, dating back to 1880-1882. The work, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a seated figure and a village on the waterfront, rendered in a quick and gestural style. This sketch showcases Breitner's ability to capture a moment with minimal detail, highlighting the fleeting nature of the scene. The loose lines and the fragmented composition suggest a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, characteristic of his artistic style.