Gezicht op een straat c. 1909

This charcoal sketch, "Gezicht op een straat" (View of a Street), by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, captures a fleeting glimpse of a street in Amsterdam around 1909. Breitner was known for his dynamic depictions of everyday life in the city, using bold strokes and expressive lines to convey a sense of movement and energy. This quick study, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights his skill in capturing the essence of a scene with minimal detail. The artist's choice of charcoal further emphasizes the immediacy and spontaneity of the moment.