Gezicht op de Kalverstraat te Amsterdam 1896

"Gezicht op de Kalverstraat te Amsterdam" is a pencil sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, dated 1896. The drawing is a preliminary study for a larger work and depicts a street scene in Amsterdam, specifically the Kalverstraat. It is part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The sketchy and gestural lines reveal Breitner's interest in capturing the fleeting moments of urban life. This drawing is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing movement and atmosphere, which he would later develop in his paintings.