Studie 1893 - 1899

George Hendrik Breitner made this study using graphite on paper. Here, the artist's focus on the immediacy of the mark underscores the significance of process. The graphite, a humble material, is applied directly to the paper, with very little in between. The texture of the paper itself becomes integral to the drawing, influencing the way the graphite adheres and reflects light. Breitner’s marks, with their variable pressure and direction, reveal the artist's hand, capturing a fleeting moment of observation. The artist’s work encapsulates the simplicity and directness of a sketch, where the act of making is as important as the image itself. By emphasizing the material and the making, Breitner invites us to look beyond the subject matter and appreciate the essence of the creative process.