Paarden 1893

"Paarden" (Horses), a charcoal drawing created by George Hendrik Breitner in 1893, provides a glimpse into the artist’s rapid sketching style. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of movement with loose, expressive lines that suggest the energy and dynamism of the horse. Breitner, known for his dynamic depictions of urban life, often incorporated sketches and studies like this one into his more finished works. The immediacy of the drawing, with its visible dates and numbers, offers insight into Breitner's working process and the importance of observation in his art.