Compositiestudie Possibly 1883 - 1885

"Compositiestudie" is a pencil drawing on paper by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dating back to possibly 1883-1885. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, the work showcases Breitner's signature style of detailed and expressive lines, creating a dynamic composition of a scene that is not immediately clear. This preliminary sketch likely served as a composition study for a larger work, offering a glimpse into the artist's process and artistic vision. The delicate lines and the tentative nature of the composition, suggest an early stage of development.