Bebouwing aan het water 1881 - 1883

"Bebouwing aan het water" is a graphite drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner created between 1881 and 1883. The sketch, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a scene of buildings by the water in a gestural and expressive style. The loose lines and fragmented forms suggest an immediate and spontaneous observation, hinting at Breitner's interest in capturing the dynamism of modern life. This drawing is a testament to his mastery of capturing the essence of a scene through quick, expressive sketches.