Uitgespannen paard met een haverzak c. 1914s

This pencil sketch, titled "Uitgespannen paard met een haverzak", is a study of a horse by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created around the 1910s. The artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and it showcases Breitner's distinctive style, characterized by gestural lines and a focus on capturing movement and energy. The sketch captures the dynamic form of a horse, emphasizing its powerful muscles and the tension of its outstretched limbs. Breitner's use of rapid, expressive strokes gives a sense of immediacy to the drawing. The sketch serves as a testament to Breitner's fascination with horses and his ability to convey their strength and grace in just a few lines.