Gezicht op een straat met figuren c. 1886 - 1903

This quick sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, titled "Gezicht op een straat met figuren," (View of a Street with Figures) is a prime example of the artist's renowned use of line and form to capture the fleeting moments of everyday life in Amsterdam. Executed in pencil sometime between 1886 and 1903, the work reveals Breitner's keen observation of the city's architecture, street life, and atmosphere. The rough, expressive lines suggest a bustling street scene with figures walking, perhaps in the shadow of the canal houses. This sketch, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Breitner's mastery of capturing the dynamism of urban life in a spontaneous and evocative manner.