Gezicht op een plein, mogelijk het Muntplein in Amsterdam c. 1900 - 1923

This drawing of a square in Amsterdam, possibly the Muntplein, was made by George Hendrik Breitner. I can just imagine him there, charcoal in hand, rapidly sketching what’s in front of him. You know, sometimes a quick sketch like this can tell you more than a finished painting. There’s a rawness, an immediacy that’s so appealing. It’s like you’re right there with the artist, seeing what they saw, feeling what they felt. Look at the energy in those lines! The way he captures the hustle and bustle of the city with just a few strokes. It's so open and unfinished, almost like it’s still in process. That’s the beauty of drawing, right? It's not about perfection, it’s about capturing a moment. It is like a visual poem! I just think of all the artists throughout history who’ve done the same thing, sketching in cafes, on the street, capturing their world. We are all just building on each other, responding and reacting to what came before.