Lezende figuur in een strandstoel c. 1873 - 1923

This pencil sketch, "Lezende figuur in een strandstoel" (Reading Figure in a Beach Chair), is a work by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, dating back to around 1873-1923. The drawing captures a seated figure, likely a woman, engaged in reading. Breitner, known for his depictions of daily life in Amsterdam, often utilized quick sketches to capture fleeting moments. The piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Breitner's keen observation and mastery of linework.