Stadsgezicht en een knielende figuur c. 1885

"Stadsgezicht en een knielende figuur" (Cityscape and a Kneeling Figure), a pencil drawing on paper by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner (1857-1923), is a quick sketch of a cityscape with a figure kneeling in the foreground. Created circa 1885, the work exemplifies Breitner's use of gestural lines and quick sketches to capture the essence of a scene. The dynamic lines and unfinished nature of the artwork suggest a moment of observation, capturing the fleeting impression of urban life. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this small but significant work is a testament to Breitner's artistic exploration of the rapidly changing urban landscape of Amsterdam.