Figuurstudies Possibly 1882 - 1886

"Figuurstudies" is a study in charcoal on paper by the Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dating from between 1882 and 1886. The composition features a close-up of a woman's face and hand, likely a study for a larger painting. Breitner was known for his expressive brushstrokes and his focus on capturing the everyday life of Amsterdam. This sketch is a good example of his informal style, a hallmark of the Impressionist movement. The drawing is now in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.