Prentbriefkaart aan Marie Anne Henrietta Breitner Possibly 1902

This is an image of a postcard painted by George Hendrik Breitner and sent to Marie Anne Henrietta Breitner. Look at those brushstrokes! You can almost feel the chill of the winter air and hear the sounds of the busy city. I can imagine Breitner standing in the snow, sketching quickly to capture a sense of movement and light. The paint is applied in layers, creating depth and texture. Notice how the figures are blurred and indistinct, suggesting the fleeting nature of urban life. There's a real sense of immediacy, as if Breitner is inviting us to experience the city alongside him. Breitner was known for his depictions of Amsterdam, and you can see how he was influenced by the Impressionists. Think of the work of other artists like Edgar Degas or Claude Monet, who were also capturing everyday life in their paintings. It’s so nice to see how artists riff off each other. Each artist teaches the next something about seeing.