Landschap met wolkenlucht 1880 - 1882

George Hendrik Breitner made this landscape sketch with graphite. Breitner was a Dutch painter and photographer known for his depictions of urban life in Amsterdam during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This sketch, with its focus on clouds, offers a softer, more contemplative side of Breitner's artistic practice. Breitner's personal experiences and his empathy for the working class often found their way into his art, reflecting the social realities of his time. What do you feel when you view this sketch? Does it evoke a sense of peace, or perhaps a feeling of melancholy? Consider how Breitner's choice of subject matter, and his expressive use of line, contribute to the overall mood of the piece. Ultimately, "Landschap met wolkenlucht" invites us to pause and reflect on the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as seen through the eyes of an artist deeply attuned to his surroundings.