Gezicht op een straat in Amsterdam c. 1903

"Gezicht op een straat in Amsterdam" (View of a Street in Amsterdam) is a pencil sketch on paper by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dated c. 1903. This quick study, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures a fleeting moment on an Amsterdam street. Breitner's characteristically loose style, using swift strokes and subtle shading, hints at the bustling atmosphere of the city. The sketch's composition is simple, focusing on the perspective of a street lined with buildings, suggesting a snapshot of everyday life.