Gezicht op de Prins Hendrikkade te Amsterdam 1896 - 1901

"Gezicht op de Prins Hendrikkade te Amsterdam" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1896 and 1901. This artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures a glimpse of the Prins Hendrikkade canal in Amsterdam. Breitner's loose and gestural lines suggest the bustling energy of the city, with emphasis on the dynamic forms of the buildings and the movement of the water. This rapid sketch exemplifies Breitner's interest in capturing the fleeting moments of urban life. The use of graphite creates a sense of immediacy and energy, characteristic of his style.