Zittende figuur 1886 - 1923

"Zittende figuur" (Seated Figure) is a pencil sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, created sometime between 1886 and 1923, shortly before his death. This quick study, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures the essence of a seated figure through loose and gestural lines. Breitner, known for his urban scenes and portraits, utilized this sketch to explore form and composition, demonstrating his mastery of capturing the human form in its most basic elements. The sketch's simplicity and expressiveness exemplifies the artist's approach to capturing fleeting moments of everyday life.