Bemande boot 1883 - 1885

drawing, paper, pencil

drawing

amateur sketch

light pencil work

quirky sketch

impressionism

incomplete sketchy

landscape

paper

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pencil

line

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Bemande boot" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1883 and 1885. The loose, gestural lines suggest a quick study, possibly of a boat or a person within a boat. The piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Breitner's interest in capturing fleeting moments and the dynamic energy of everyday life through simple, yet expressive strokes. Breitner is known for his urban landscapes, and this sketch offers a glimpse into his observational process.