Gezicht op stratenmakers aan het Rokin te Amsterdam 1907

This 1907 sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a fleeting moment in the bustling city of Amsterdam. The artist, known for his depictions of urban life, uses loose, gestural lines to convey the movement and energy of street pavers working on the Rokin, a prominent canal in the city. Breitner's focus on capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise detail is characteristic of his artistic style. This drawing, though a quick study, provides a glimpse into his artistic process and his fascination with the dynamism of Amsterdam's cityscape.