Studie, mogelijk van paardenoren c. 1914s

This study of possible horse ears by George Hendrik Breitner is a simple sketch on paper, but it speaks volumes about the art of seeing. The drawing itself is so minimal, just a few lines capturing the essence of form. The texture of the paper is so important. It gives the pencil something to grab onto. The negative space around the ears becomes just as important as the ears themselves, defining their shape and presence. It reminds me of the way Degas would sketch horses, always looking for the gesture, the movement. There's a sense of immediacy here, as if Breitner was trying to capture a fleeting moment, an ephemeral detail. Art isn’t always about grand statements; sometimes it's about these small, quiet observations.