Gezicht op het Leidseplein in Amsterdam c. 1890 - 1910

"Gezicht op het Leidseplein in Amsterdam" (c. 1890 - 1910) by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, depicts a bustling Leidseplein Square in Amsterdam. The black and white photograph captures the urban landscape, with streetcars, pedestrians, and traditional Dutch architecture. Breitner was known for his use of light and shadow, creating a sense of realism in his depictions of everyday life in the Netherlands. This photograph, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an excellent example of his mastery of capturing the energy of the city.