Gezicht op het Frederiksplein te Amsterdam bij avond c. 1886s

This is a preliminary sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner titled "Gezicht op het Frederiksplein te Amsterdam bij avond," created around the 1880s. It depicts an evening view of the Frederiksplein square in Amsterdam. The sketch is rendered in pencil on paper and is a study for a more finished painting. The quick, gestural lines and light shading suggest a fleeting observation of the scene. This preliminary drawing gives us a glimpse into Breitner's artistic process, revealing his initial thoughts and ideas for a larger composition. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, houses this sketch.