Figuur, mogelijk voor een klein gebouw c. 1886 - 1890

George Hendrik Breitner made this sketch, "Figuur, mogelijk voor een klein gebouw", with pencil. Breitner worked in the Netherlands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his art often captured the dynamism of urban life, portraying the working class and everyday scenes with gritty realism. This drawing, though minimal, reflects the artist's interest in architecture. The sketch suggests a fleeting moment, perhaps capturing a figure near a building. In the 19th century, Amsterdam was undergoing rapid urbanization, and it is interesting to think how such a drawing could be a response to this. To understand it better, researchers might look into the architectural trends of the time. By considering Breitner's work in light of its contemporary social and institutional contexts, we gain a richer understanding of its meaning and significance.