Pakhuizen en arbeiders aan de Houtmankade te Amsterdam 1900 - 1920

"Pakhuizen en arbeiders aan de Houtmankade te Amsterdam" is a black and white photograph by Dutch artist Nicolaas Schuitvlot, depicting a group of workers standing in front of a row of brick warehouses along the Houtmankade in Amsterdam. Taken sometime between 1900 and 1920, the image offers a glimpse into the industrial life of early 20th-century Amsterdam. Schuitvlot's photograph captures the stark reality of the working class, showcasing their daily routines and the architecture that surrounded them. The composition, with its emphasis on the building's facade and the figures in the foreground, emphasizes the scale and industrial nature of the scene. This image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a valuable historical document for understanding the city's urban landscape and the lives of its working people.