Gezicht op het Singel te Amsterdam met paard-en-wagen 1886 - 1903

"Gezicht op het Singel te Amsterdam met paard-en-wagen" is a charcoal sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of urban life. This piece, created between 1886 and 1903, showcases Breitner's quick and gestural style. The sketch, held at the Rijksmuseum, captures a fleeting moment in Amsterdam, with a horse-drawn carriage traversing the Singel canal. Breitner’s use of bold lines and heavy shading suggests movement and energy, characteristic of his work, which aimed to capture the dynamic atmosphere of the city.