Boerderijen c. 1883 - 1885

"Boerderijen" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1883 and 1885, and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing features a series of overlapping lines and hatches, suggesting the rooftops of farmhouses (Boerderijen). Breitner's signature quick, expressive lines capture the essence of the scene, creating a sense of immediacy and dynamism. The work is a characteristic example of his style, which often combined Impressionistic techniques with a more direct, almost journalistic approach to capturing the urban and rural landscapes of his time.