Gezicht op de hoek van de Lauriergracht en de Tweede Laurierdwarsstraat te Amsterdam 1917 - 1918

"Gezicht op de hoek van de Lauriergracht en de Tweede Laurierdwarsstraat te Amsterdam" is a charcoal sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch painter renowned for his depictions of Amsterdam. This 1917-1918 work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Breitner's signature style of capturing the urban landscape with expressive strokes. The sketch, likely a preliminary study for a larger work, features a street corner in Amsterdam, with buildings rendered in loose, gestural lines. It's a quick glimpse into the city's architecture and urban fabric, demonstrating Breitner's keen observation and ability to convey atmosphere through minimal means. The sketch's intimate scale and immediacy invite viewers into Breitner's artistic process, offering a raw and captivating view of his creative vision.