Volendam Street Scene 1910

"Volendam Street Scene" (1910) by Robert Henri depicts a bustling street in the Dutch village of Volendam. The painting captures the energy and movement of the people, with their figures rendered in loose, expressive brushstrokes. The scene is dominated by a large building with a red roof and a group of figures gathered in the foreground, creating a sense of depth and perspective. Henri’s loose and expressive style, which emphasizes the immediacy of the scene, is characteristic of the Ashcan School, of which he was a founding member. The painting is a testament to Henri’s commitment to depicting everyday life and the beauty of ordinary people.