Twee staande figuren, mogelijk mannen 1886 - 1923

George Hendrik Breitner made this sketch of two standing figures, possibly men, with graphite on paper. It’s a simple drawing, almost like a quick note, capturing a fleeting moment. You can almost see Breitner standing there, quickly sketching the scene before it disappears. I can really feel the hand in this drawing—the quick, almost nervous energy of the lines. The sketchiness adds to its charm, don't you think? It’s like he’s not trying to be perfect, just trying to capture the essence of these figures. I wonder if these were figures he saw every day and he wanted to remember their stance, the way they dressed. It reminds me of other artists who capture everyday life, like Degas with his ballet dancers, or Toulouse-Lautrec with his cabaret scenes. There's a real connection between artists across time, all trying to capture something real and human.