Ruiter 1873

"Ruiter" (Rider) is a simple pencil sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, executed in 1873. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a horse in mid-stride, its head and forelegs raised. Breitner is known for his realistic depictions of urban life and the dynamism of movement, evident even in this preliminary sketch. While the drawing is minimal, it captures the artist's observational skills and interest in capturing fleeting moments in time. This sketch provides insight into Breitner's artistic process and his fascination with the subject of the horse.