Vrouw met hoed en een compositiestudie c. 1882 - 1912

George Hendrik Breitner created this pencil sketch of a woman with a hat and a compositional study. Breitner was a key figure in the Amsterdam Impressionism movement in the Netherlands. He turned away from the traditional, academic style of art that was taught in institutions and focused on capturing everyday life in a realistic way. In this sketch, you can see Breitner's interest in capturing a sense of immediacy and informality, and his willingness to break away from traditional artistic conventions. To fully appreciate the meaning of Breitner's art, one might consult with archives and period publications. These kinds of sources help us to interpret art as a product of its time, shaped by the social and institutional forces that influenced its creation and reception.