Annotaties 1898 - 1902

This page of annotations resides at the Rijksmuseum and was made by George Hendrik Breitner. Breitner worked in Amsterdam during a time of rapid urbanization and social change, where the stark realities of city life deeply influenced his artistic vision. These are Breitner’s notes. Scrawled onto the page are sketches and calculations, capturing glimpses into his creative process. The annotations provide an intimate look into how Breitner saw and interpreted the world around him, reflecting both his artistic sensibilities and his identity as a documentarian of modern life. The fragmented sketches and cryptic notes also give us access to Breitner’s mind: a dialogue between an artist and the world. Ultimately, this work offers a personal and emotional connection to the artist himself.