Rijtuig en sleperskar 1890

This pencil drawing titled 'Rijtuig en sleperskar' was created by George Hendrik Breitner, and it's currently held at the Rijksmuseum. The sketch presents an evocative scene through its dynamic composition and expressive lines. The artist employs a seemingly casual yet deliberate arrangement of forms to capture a fleeting moment. Energetic, rapid strokes define the figures of a carriage and horses, creating a sense of movement and immediacy. Consider how the visible grid underneath disrupts any illusion of depth, emphasizing the work's status as a constructed image rather than a mere representation. The rawness of the sketch destabilizes traditional artistic values of finish and detail. Breitner seems more interested in conveying the essence of the scene, challenging the viewer to engage with the materiality of the drawing itself. In its form and execution, the drawing becomes less about the subject it depicts and more about the act of seeing and recording. This shift towards emphasizing the process over the product marks a significant development in the understanding and appreciation of art.