Landschap met bereden artilleristen 1884 - 1886

This pencil sketch, "Landschap met bereden artilleristen", created between 1884 and 1886 by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, offers a glimpse into the artist's working process. The rapid lines and gestural marks capture the essence of a landscape with mounted artillery soldiers, demonstrating Breitner's skill in capturing movement and atmosphere. This preliminary study, housed in the Rijksmuseum, reveals the artist's initial explorations of composition and subject matter, providing valuable insights into his artistic approach.