Paarden aan de Cruquiusweg c. 1890 - 1910

"Paarden aan de Cruquiusweg" (Horses on the Cruquiusweg) is a black and white photograph by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1890 and 1910. The photograph, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures two white horses standing side by side, likely harnessed to a cart, in front of a wooden building. The scene evokes a rural setting, emphasizing the role of horses in everyday life during this period. The photograph's composition emphasizes the horses' powerful forms and the sense of movement implied by their stance, highlighting Breitner's interest in capturing moments of daily life.