Bouwterrein aan de De Clercqstraat c. 1880 - 1923

"Bouwterrein aan de De Clercqstraat" (Construction site on De Clercqstraat) is a painting by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, depicting a construction site in Amsterdam around the turn of the 20th century. The painting's loose, gestural brushstrokes capture the movement and activity of the site, conveying a sense of energy and transience. The composition is characterized by a hazy atmosphere, with the buildings in the distance becoming almost obscured. The use of muted tones and browns creates a sense of realism and contributes to the artwork's overall impression of a bustling urban scene. The painting, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Breitner's mastery of capturing the changing urban landscape of Amsterdam.