Werkzaamheden in de bouwput Sint Agnietenstraat te Amsterdam 1903

"Werkzaamheden in de bouwput Sint Agnietenstraat te Amsterdam", a 1903 etching by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, captures the bustling activity of a construction site in Amsterdam. The detailed lines of the etching highlight the workers, a horse, and a wheelbarrow, suggesting the laborious nature of the project. The composition, featuring a clear foreground and background, showcases Breitner's ability to depict everyday scenes with sensitivity and dynamism. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of early 20th-century Amsterdam, highlighting the artist's interest in the city's changing face.