Vrouw met kind aan de Prinsengracht te Amsterdam, ter hoogte van de Passeerdersgracht c. 1895 - 1898

This is George Hendrik Breitner's sketch of a woman with a child on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam. Breitner made this drawing, most likely in the late 19th century, with charcoal on paper. Breitner was known for his street scenes of Amsterdam. He was interested in capturing the daily life of the city, its working class, and the urban experience. In this sketch, we see a woman and child, likely working class, in the context of Amsterdam's famous canals. The sketch provides a glimpse into the social fabric of the city during that period. Breitner's focus on ordinary people and urban life reflects the growing interest in social realism among artists in the late 19th century. He was associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism movement, which sought to depict the atmosphere and everyday life of the city. To better understand Breitner's work and its place within the social and artistic context of his time, one might consult historical archives, studies of Dutch art history, and social histories of Amsterdam.