George Hendrik Breitner ( 1857 - 1923 ) - Potloodstudie lezende vrouw

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Potloodstudy of a reading woman by George Hendrik Breitner (1857–1923), a 19th‑century Dutch pencil drawing of an interior scene, signed by the artist, 19.0 cm high by 14.0 cm wide, from the Netherlands.

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George Hendrik Breitner (Rotterdam, September 12, 1857 – Amsterdam, June 5, 1923) was a very important Dutch painter, known for his depiction of Amsterdam's city life. His work is related to that of the 'Tachtigers'; a group of artists with a significant influence on the Dutch art world during the 1880s. Painters such as Willem Witsen and Geo Poggenbeek and poets like Willem Kloos and Lodewijk van Deyssel were among his circle of friends.

See also Wikipedia for a detailed description of this artist.

This lot consists of a pencil study of a reading woman who looks slightly irritated at the artist.


The sketch sheet is mounted in a passe-partout.

The entire package is carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

George Hendrik Breitner (Rotterdam, September 12, 1857 – Amsterdam, June 5, 1923) was a very important Dutch painter, known for his depiction of Amsterdam's city life. His work is related to that of the 'Tachtigers'; a group of artists with a significant influence on the Dutch art world during the 1880s. Painters such as Willem Witsen and Geo Poggenbeek and poets like Willem Kloos and Lodewijk van Deyssel were among his circle of friends.

See also Wikipedia for a detailed description of this artist.

This lot consists of a pencil study of a reading woman who looks slightly irritated at the artist.


The sketch sheet is mounted in a passe-partout.

The entire package is carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

Details

Artist
George Hendrik Breitner ( 1857 - 1923 )
Title of artwork
Potloodstudie lezende vrouw
Technique
Pencil drawing
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition
Height
19 cm
Width
14 cm
Weight
200 g
Depiction/Theme
Interior scene
Style
Romanticism
Period
19th century
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