Figuur in een steeg of doorgang c. 1880 - 1906

This charcoal sketch, titled "Figuur in een steeg of doorgang" by George Hendrik Breitner, depicts a lone figure in an alley or passageway. Created between 1880 and 1906, the artwork exhibits Breitner's signature style of capturing fleeting moments of urban life. The artist's use of bold, expressive strokes and stark contrasts of light and shadow creates a sense of dynamism and atmosphere, characteristic of his Impressionist-influenced works. The sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Breitner's artistic process and his fascination with the everyday scenes of Amsterdam.