Bebouwing c. 1880 - 1906

"Bebouwing" (c. 1880-1906) is a graphite drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, now housed at the Rijksmuseum. The work is a sketch of a cityscape, likely Amsterdam, where Breitner was known for his urban scenes. The sketch’s expressive, gestural lines, rendered with a multitude of hatches and strokes, emphasize the dynamic energy of the city. While the subject of the drawing is obscured, the artist’s characteristic style is evident in the quick and confident lines, capturing the essence of the built environment rather than a detailed representation.