Figuren op een kade 1893 - 1899

"Figuren op een kade" (Figures on a Quay) is a sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, dating from 1893-1899. The sketch, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a quick study of figures standing on a quay, likely a common sight in Amsterdam, where Breitner lived and worked. Breitner is known for his expressive use of line and his capturing of everyday life in the city. The sketch's loose, gestural lines convey a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of his style. The viewer can see the artist's quick, almost fleeting strokes as he sought to capture the scene before him.