Studie 1880 - 1882

George Hendrik Breitner made this sketch, titled 'Studie', sometime between 1880 and 1923. Breitner was a Dutch painter and photographer known for his depictions of urban life in Amsterdam. His work provides insight into the social dynamics of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Breitner, often associated with Impressionism, captured fleeting moments of everyday life, from bustling street scenes to intimate portraits of working-class women. He was interested in representing the gritty realities of urban existence and the experiences of individuals often overlooked in traditional art. It is difficult to know the precise subject of this sketch, but we can appreciate the artist's intimate approach to the subject and the artist's ability to evoke emotion and empathy through his art. Breitner's 'Studie' is a reflection of the artist's engagement with the world around him, inviting us to contemplate the complexities of identity, history, and representation in art.