Gezicht op gebouwen in Amsterdam 1896 - 1901

This preliminary sketch, “Gezicht op gebouwen in Amsterdam” (View of Buildings in Amsterdam), is a quick, expressive study of the city of Amsterdam by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner. Created in 1896-1901, the artwork is a simple composition, employing pencil on paper. The building facades are represented through gestural strokes, suggesting a fleeting moment of observation. Breitner, a key figure in the Hague School, captured the essence of Amsterdam in his paintings and drawings. The sketch is now held at the Rijksmuseum.