Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1893

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created in 1893. It depicts a woman with her head lowered, likely engaged in reading or writing. The quick, gestural lines and emphasis on the subject's facial features and posture contribute to a sense of intimacy and immediacy characteristic of Breitner's work. This sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artist's mastery of capturing the essence of his subjects through minimalist means.