Stadsgezicht met een ophaalbrug 1887 - 1889

"Stadsgezicht met een ophaalbrug" (Cityscape with a Drawbridge) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1887 and 1889. This preliminary drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Breitner's keen eye for detail and his fascination with urban landscapes. The sketchy lines suggest the movement of the cityscape, highlighting the dynamic nature of the drawbridge and the surrounding buildings. Breitner's masterful use of line and shading gives a sense of depth and texture to the scene.