Bouwvakkers in en op een bouwput aan de Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam c. 1890 - 1910

George Hendrik Breitner's "Bouwvakkers in en op een bouwput aan de Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam" is a photo from the late 19th or early 20th century, capturing a moment of urban construction in Amsterdam. The black and white photograph shows a street in the city, where workers are digging a trench. The photo is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, providing a glimpse into the everyday life and industrial development of Amsterdam during that period. The composition focuses on the workers and the excavation, highlighting the labor involved in the city's expansion, making it a compelling example of social realism and documentary photography.