Landschap met paarden 1881 - 1883

"Landschap met paarden" is a preliminary sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, dated between 1881 and 1883, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch, executed in pencil on paper, depicts a landscape scene with horses, executed in a loose and gestural style. The artist’s quick lines and subtle shading create a sense of movement and energy, capturing the essence of the scene in a fleeting moment. Breitner's quick strokes, visible in the drawing, are characteristic of his style, which was influenced by Impressionism and Realism, and the scene is typical of the artist's depictions of urban life and landscapes.