Gezicht op het Oosterpark te Amsterdam 1888

"Gezicht op het Oosterpark te Amsterdam" is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created in 1888. This quick sketch, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, captures a view of the Oosterpark in Amsterdam. Breitner, known for his depictions of urban life, often utilized sketches like this to study the cityscape and develop his understanding of perspective and light. This drawing, with its loose lines and emphasis on form, demonstrates Breitner's artistic process and his fascination with the dynamic architecture of his time.