Zeilschepen in de Houthaven in Amsterdam c. 1890 - 1910

"Zeilschepen in de Houthaven in Amsterdam" (Sailing Ships in the Timber Harbor in Amsterdam), a photo by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, captures the bustling port of Amsterdam around the turn of the 20th century. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, focuses on a close-up of several sailing ships, their masts and rigging dominating the foreground. Breitner's realistic style and attention to detail, characteristic of his work, vividly depict the everyday life and activities of the harbor workers. This photograph offers a glimpse into the industrial heart of Amsterdam, a city undergoing rapid modernization at the time.