Studieblad met een wagen, een hondenkop en een hoofd 1880 - 1882

This is a sketch from a sketchbook by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner. The artist's quick, loose lines depict a carriage with a horse-drawn cart, a dog's head, and a human head. The drawings are executed in pencil on paper and showcase Breitner’s interest in capturing the movement and energy of everyday life. The informal composition and rough lines of the sketch reflect the artist's desire to capture the essence of his subject through quick and spontaneous observation. This is a typical example of Breitner’s prolific sketching practice, which served as a way for him to study and capture moments of his surroundings in detail. This sketch is housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a fascinating window into Breitner’s creative process.