Gezicht op de Langebrugsteeg te Amsterdam 1910

"Gezicht op de Langebrugsteeg te Amsterdam" is a pencil sketch on paper by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dating from 1910. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of Amsterdam's streets with its characteristically loose and expressive lines. This sketch exemplifies Breitner's renowned style, often depicting urban landscapes and capturing the fleeting moments of daily life with remarkable immediacy. The raw and gestural lines in the artwork suggest a sense of movement and atmosphere, hinting at the bustling energy of the city. The sketch's subject, the Langebrugsteeg, a narrow street in Amsterdam, further emphasizes Breitner's fascination with the urban environment.