Vrouw met hoed c. 1882

"Vrouw met hoed" (Woman with a Hat) is a charcoal drawing on paper created by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner around 1882. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the sketch depicts a woman with her head slightly tilted downwards, her face obscured by a hat. The loose and gestural lines suggest a quick study of a model, highlighting Breitner's masterful use of charcoal to capture the essence of his subject. This informal yet insightful drawing exemplifies the artistic process of capturing fleeting moments and the unique style of the Dutch Impressionist painter.