Studie 1880 - 1882

"Studie" is a pencil sketch on paper by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1880 and 1882. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a quick and gestural study of the human form, showcasing Breitner's characteristic loose and expressive linework. The study of anatomy was central to Breitner's artistic development, and this piece provides a glimpse into his process of capturing movement and form in his signature Impressionistic style.