Gezicht op het Haarlemmerplein te Amsterdam 1896 - 1901

This quick sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, titled "Gezicht op het Haarlemmerplein te Amsterdam," depicts a street scene in Amsterdam, likely created as an initial study for a larger painting. The loose, gestural lines in charcoal capture the essence of the cityscape, with the building's windows and facade rendered in a loose, impressionistic style. The quick strokes and simplified details indicate a focus on capturing the atmosphere and fleeting moment of the scene, typical of Breitner's urban landscapes. This sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers insight into the creative process of this prominent Dutch artist.