Standing Female Nude 1886 - 1923

"Standing Female Nude" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dating from between 1886 and 1923, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The loose, gestural lines of the drawing capture the movement of the female figure, likely a study for a larger work. Breitner was a leading figure in the Hague School, known for their realistic depictions of everyday life and the Dutch landscape. This sketch demonstrates his keen observation of the human form and his preference for spontaneous, expressive drawing.