Reclining Woman

George Hendrik Breitner, 1893

From sketch to photograph, and ultimately a painting, the genesis of the series of girls in kimonos can be clearly followed on the basis of Breitner’s study material. Looking closely you can see similarities, as well as the many adjustments Breitner made in the process of painting. He wrote: ‘I do indeed use photographs. I scribble in my sketchbook, but the choice, the composition is mine.’

  • Artwork typeschetsboekblad
  • Object numberRP-T-1924-59-70
  • Dimensionsheight 167 mm x width 105 mm
  • Physical characteristicspotlood op gelinieerd papier

Identification

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    Reclining Woman

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1924-59-70

  • Description

    Ze ligt op twee kussens. Mogelijk het model Geesje Kwak. Pagina 70 uit een schetsboek met 38 bladen.


Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): George Hendrik Breitner, Amsterdam

  • Dating

    1893

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    potlood op gelinieerd papier

  • Dimensions

    height 167 mm x width 105 mm


Explanatory note

  • Mogelijk voorstudie 'De rode kimono', 1893, Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum.


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