Gezicht op de Nieuwendijk te Amsterdam c. 1894

This is a sketch by George Hendrik Breitner titled "Gezicht op de Nieuwendijk te Amsterdam" (View of the Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam). It is a very quick sketch, captured in pencil on paper, which is a common technique used by artists as a way of studying a particular subject. The sketch is likely part of the artist's sketchbook, where he frequently jotted down impressions of his surroundings. The subject of the sketch, a view of the Nieuwendijk canal in Amsterdam, highlights Breitner's interest in the dynamic life of his city and the way people interact with their environment. The sketch is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum that houses a comprehensive collection of Dutch art.