Studie 1880 - 1882

"Studie" is a pencil sketch on paper created between 1880 and 1882 by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The delicate lines of the drawing capture the essence of a single, slender branch, its form meticulously rendered. The faint outlines in the background suggest an architectural setting, perhaps a building or a cityscape, adding a sense of context to the study. Breitner, known for his urban landscapes and street scenes, often used sketches like this to capture fleeting moments of observation, and his signature style of realism is evident in the precise and minimalist approach of this piece.