Figuur achter twee paarden c. 1898 - 1914

This simple yet expressive pencil sketch titled "Figuur achter twee paarden" was created by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner between 1898 and 1914. It's a quick and gestural study, probably done on location, capturing a fleeting moment of a figure standing behind two horses, their forms barely outlined, suggestive rather than detailed. Characteristic of Breitner's style, the sketch exhibits his masterful use of line and light, demonstrating his keen observation of everyday life and his interest in the interplay between figures and their surroundings. The sketch is housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the artist's creative process.