Kalverstraat te Amsterdam, gezien naar de Dam met de Nieuwe Kerk 1886 - 1903

This charcoal sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, titled "Kalverstraat te Amsterdam, gezien naar de Dam met de Nieuwe Kerk," depicts a view of the Kalverstraat street in Amsterdam, looking towards the Dam square and the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church). The artwork is known for its loose, gestural lines and the artist's exploration of light and shadow, creating a sense of movement and dynamism in the urban scene. It was created between 1886 and 1903, a time when Breitner was exploring the city's architecture and social life through his art. The sketch currently resides in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.