Gezicht op gebouwen, waarschijnlijk in Amsterdam by George Hendrik Breitner

Gezicht op gebouwen, waarschijnlijk in Amsterdam c. 1902 - 1914

architectural sketch

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

ink paper printed

sketch book

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

This pencil sketch, titled "Gezicht op gebouwen, waarschijnlijk in Amsterdam", was created by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner sometime between 1902 and 1914. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a quick glimpse of the city's architecture, showcasing Breitner's signature style of capturing the essence of urban life in a dynamic and expressive manner. The artist, known for his plein air paintings of Amsterdam's streets, used loose strokes and simplified forms in this sketch, emphasizing the dynamism of the city's structures.