Figuren op de Dam in Amsterdam 1893 - 1894

"Figuren op de Dam in Amsterdam" is a charcoal sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1893 and 1894. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Breitner's distinctive style of capturing the energy and movement of everyday life in Amsterdam. The sketch, executed in quick, gestural lines, depicts figures on Dam Square, the central square in Amsterdam, suggesting a fleeting observation of the city's bustling atmosphere. This characteristic sketch reflects Breitner's interest in portraying the urban environment and its inhabitants, and serves as a valuable study for his larger and more finished paintings.