Gezicht op een straat c. 1912

"Gezicht op een straat" (View of a street) is a charcoal drawing on paper by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, created around 1912. The artwork, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Breitner's mastery of capturing the urban landscape. With loose, gestural strokes, he depicts a street scene in Amsterdam, focusing on the towering structures and the interplay of light and shadow. This small-scale work, measuring 196 mm x 116 mm, exemplifies Breitner's signature style, where his artistic vision prioritizes capturing the essence of the subject rather than precise detail.