Schafttijd in de bouwput aan de Van Diemenstraat in Amsterdam 1897

"Schafttijd in de bouwput aan de Van Diemenstraat in Amsterdam" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created in 1897 and now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch, small in size, captures a fleeting moment in the bustling construction site of the Van Diemenstraat in Amsterdam. Breitner's signature style of quick, gestural strokes is evident, giving the impression of movement and a sense of immediacy. The drawing captures the energy of the city, highlighting the daily work of construction workers amidst the urban landscape.