Rokin te Amsterdam, gezien naar het Muntplein 1886 - 1908

"Rokin te Amsterdam, gezien naar het Muntplein" is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner. This preliminary sketch, created between 1886 and 1908, captures the urban landscape of Amsterdam with its characteristic street views. The composition focuses on the Rokin street, a prominent thoroughfare, showcasing the city's architectural elements and the bustling atmosphere of the city center. The artist's use of charcoal lines creates a sense of immediacy, conveying the quick capture of a fleeting moment in the urban environment. Breitner's work often emphasized the dynamism and energy of modern life, making him a key figure in the Dutch Impressionist movement. This sketch, held at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Breitner's creative process and his fascination with the urban spaces of his time.