Oudezijds Achterburgwal en links de achterzijde van de Zeedijk Possibly 1894 - 1898

George Hendrik Breitner, a renowned Dutch photographer born in 1857, captured the essence of Amsterdam's urban life in his photograph "Oudezijds Achterburgwal en links de achterzijde van de Zeedijk." This black and white image, dating back to 1894-1898, shows a street scene with a narrow canal lined with traditional canal houses. The photo is characterized by a strong sense of perspective, highlighting the depth of the canal, and the everyday life of the city, with a single figure pushing a cart in the foreground. This photograph, currently held by the Rijksmuseum, is an example of Breitner's mastery in capturing the atmosphere of the city and its inhabitants.