Strijdende soldaten, deels te paard 1872 - 1879

"Strijdende soldaten, deels te paard," a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, depicts a chaotic scene of soldiers engaged in battle. Dated between 1872 and 1879, the drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a preparatory study for a larger work, capturing the energy and intensity of combat through loose, expressive lines. Breitner's focus on realism and his use of dynamic composition contribute to the immediacy and emotional power of the sketch. This work is characteristic of Breitner’s early style, reflecting his interest in depicting everyday life and historical events through a dynamic and engaging lens.