Vrouwen met hoeden 1910

George Hendrik Breitner made this sketch of women with hats, likely in Amsterdam, using charcoal on paper. Look at those swooping lines! It’s all about capturing a moment, a feeling, the vibe of these women. I can almost feel Breitner standing there, charcoal in hand, quickly trying to capture the essence of his subjects. What were they like? You can see him thinking through the marks, trying out different lines, finding the right pressure. There’s a real energy in those dark lines against the pale paper. It's about the rhythm, the way the marks dance together. The hats are just these bold, simple shapes, but they give so much character. It reminds me that art isn't about perfection, it's about feeling and seeing. It's about the conversation between the artist and the world.