Figuren, mogelijk in een open rijtuig c. 1886 - 1903

George Hendrik Breitner sketched this image of figures, possibly in an open carriage. Breitner lived in Amsterdam during a time of rapid social and economic change. His work is known for capturing the atmosphere of the city, and he often depicted the lives of ordinary people from the working class. This sketch gives us an intimate glimpse into a moment of daily life, perhaps on a bustling street. The figures, quickly rendered, convey a sense of movement and anonymity. Breitner wasn't interested in idealizing his subjects, but rather in portraying them as they were: part of the urban landscape. Breitner once said, "Painting is seeing and feeling." This work invites us to see and feel the pulse of Amsterdam. How do you feel looking at it? Does it reflect the energy of city life?