Landschap met koeien en een figuur Possibly 1883 - 1885

This sketch, "Landschap met koeien en een figuur," by George Hendrik Breitner is a preliminary study for a larger work, likely created between 1883 and 1885. While the final painting is unknown, this charcoal drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Breitner's signature style, focusing on a single element (a tree in this instance) in loose, expressive strokes, capturing a fleeting moment of the natural world. The sketch is a testament to the artist's masterful use of charcoal and his ongoing exploration of plein air painting.