Brug over de Keizersgracht te Amsterdam, ter hoogte van de Reguliersgracht 1897

This is a preliminary sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, titled "Brug over de Keizersgracht te Amsterdam, ter hoogte van de Reguliersgracht" (Bridge over the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, at the height of the Reguliersgracht). The sketch, executed in 1897, captures the essence of the Amsterdam cityscape with quick, gestural lines. The artist's focus is on the bridge's structure and the surrounding canals, with figures rendered as simple silhouettes. This small, intimate work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and his fascination with urban landscapes.