Paarden 1884 - 1886

"Paarden" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1884 and 1886. It depicts a study of horses, with a focus on their musculature and movement, using gestural lines and a shadowy effect to capture their form. The piece is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, offering insight into Breitner's process of observation and artistic exploration. The drawing's loose, expressive style reflects the artist's fascination with capturing the energy and dynamism of everyday life in his signature Impressionist-influenced manner.