Brug over de Prinsengracht te Amsterdam, ter hoogte van de Reestraat 1891

This is a preliminary sketch, created in 1891 by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, for a painting of the bridge over the Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam. The sketch is drawn in black chalk on paper, characteristic of Breitner's early style. The artist’s quick, gestural lines depict the bridge and surrounding structures, capturing the energy and movement of the city. This sketch is a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of this important Dutch Impressionist. The work can be found in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.