Gezicht op het Leidseplein te Amsterdam 1895 - 1898

"Gezicht op het Leidseplein te Amsterdam" is a pencil sketch created by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner between 1895 and 1898. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the artwork depicts a quick, gestural drawing of the Leidseplein square in Amsterdam, capturing the energy of the bustling city. The composition is loose and free-flowing, highlighting Breitner's interest in capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life. This sketch demonstrates the artist's talent for conveying both the architecture and the atmosphere of the urban environment.