Paard-en-wagen by George Hendrik Breitner

Paard-en-wagen 1917

light pencil work

quirky sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

horse

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Paard-en-wagen" (Horse and Cart) is a pencil sketch on paper by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, created in 1917. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, the artwork showcases Breitner's preliminary sketches and studies, capturing the essence of a horse-drawn cart in a simple yet expressive manner. The lines and details highlight the artist's keen observation and swiftness of execution, characteristic of his artistic approach. This sketch serves as a valuable insight into Breitner's creative process and the development of his iconic paintings.