Figuurstudies 1880 - 1882

"Figuurstudies" is a charcoal sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, completed between 1880 and 1882. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Breitner's early interest in capturing the human form. The sketch's loose lines and gestural marks suggest a rapid study, hinting at the artist's quick observations and spontaneous approach. The composition, with its abstract figures and minimal detail, foreshadows Breitner's later mastery of depicting urban scenes and everyday life.