Annotaties 1898 - 1902

This page of annotations was created by George Hendrik Breitner, sometime between 1857 and 1923. Breitner was a Dutch painter and photographer known for his depictions of urban life in Amsterdam. Breitner's Amsterdam was a city undergoing rapid social and economic change, and he was interested in capturing the experiences of ordinary people, particularly the working class. Breitner moved in radical artistic circles and these annotations give us insight into his world. Names like, “The B. W. F. van Riemsdisk” connect Breitner to key figures involved in social movements. As we consider these annotations, we might reflect on the individuals who shape our understanding of place. The intimacy of this page gives a sense of Breitner's personal connection to the world around him. His Amsterdam was one of political change, social divide, and artistic innovation. It reminds us that the city is not just a physical space, but a social and cultural landscape shaped by the people who inhabit it.