Staande vrouw met uitgestoken armen 1880 - 1882

"Staande vrouw met uitgestoken armen" (Standing Woman with Outstretched Arms) is a pencil sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1880 and 1882. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the sketch features a loose, gestural style, capturing the figure in motion. The faint, almost transparent lines suggest a fleeting moment, hinting at a quick, almost ephemeral, observation by the artist. This work provides insight into Breitner's working process and his interest in capturing the energy of everyday life.