Afbraak in een Amsterdamse straat c. 1890 - 1910

"Afbraak in een Amsterdamse straat" (Demolition in an Amsterdam Street), a photo by George Hendrik Breitner, captures a moment of urban transformation in Amsterdam around the turn of the 20th century. The black-and-white photograph depicts a partially demolished building, its exposed brickwork and skeletal structure a stark contrast to the debris scattered across the street. Breitner's attention to detail and the dramatic use of light and shadow create a sense of both decay and resilience, highlighting the constant cycle of change in the city. This photo, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of Breitner's fascination with the urban landscape and its social context.