Bebouwing aan de rand van het toekomstige Oosterpark te Amsterdam 1888

This quick sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, titled "Bebouwing aan de rand van het toekomstige Oosterpark te Amsterdam", captures a glimpse of the developing cityscape of Amsterdam in 1888. The loose, gestural lines suggest a fleeting observation of building construction on the edge of the future Oosterpark. The work demonstrates Breitner's characteristic approach to capturing the energy and dynamism of modern life, prioritizing a sense of immediacy over precise detail. This sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a fascinating window into the artist's creative process and his fascination with the changing urban landscape.