Gezicht op een brug in Amsterdam by George Hendrik Breitner

Gezicht op een brug in Amsterdam c. 1886 - 1903

drawing, paper, pencil

drawing

light pencil work

impressionism

incomplete sketchy

landscape

paper

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pencil

sketchbook drawing

cityscape

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Gezicht op een brug in Amsterdam" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dating back to between 1886 and 1903. The artwork depicts a view of a bridge in Amsterdam, likely a sketch made on-site. The lines are light and loose, capturing the essence of the bridge structure and its surroundings. The sketch serves as a quick study for a larger work, demonstrating Breitner's keen observation of his city. Currently located at the Rijksmuseum, this sketch offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and his fascination with Amsterdam's urban landscape.