Annotatie 1886 - 1923

This is a page from a sketchbook, done by George Hendrik Breitner. It's a space where you can see the gears turning, where the artist is thinking through a problem, sketching out ideas in a muted palette. The marks are tentative and exploratory, like the whisper of a thought. There's a lightness to the touch, a sensitivity that invites you in. Look closely, and you'll notice how the pencil lines create a sense of depth and form, with shadows and highlights suggesting the play of light on a surface. It's a reminder that art isn't just about the finished product, but also about the journey of discovery, the act of seeing and feeling. The sketch bears some similarities to the intimate sketches of Degas. And it invites us to embrace ambiguity and find beauty in the process.