Gezicht op de Paleisstraat te Amsterdam c. 1893s - 1903s

"Gezicht op de Paleisstraat te Amsterdam" is a quick sketch of the Palace Street in Amsterdam by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, dating from the late 19th century. The sketch captures the essence of the street with its characteristic buildings, as seen from a bird's-eye perspective. Breitner, renowned for his urban scenes, often used a sketch-like style to capture the fleeting moments of city life, emphasizing lines and forms over detail. This work, displayed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases his unique ability to translate the dynamic energy of the city into a captivating, minimalist form.