Gezicht op de Galgenstraat in Amsterdam, gezien vanaf de Sloterdijkbrug 1890

"Gezicht op de Galgenstraat in Amsterdam, gezien vanaf de Sloterdijkbrug" is a small-scale pencil sketch by George Hendrik Breitner, made in 1890. The drawing depicts a view of the Galgenstraat in Amsterdam, as seen from the Sloterdijkbrug. This quick sketch, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Breitner's signature style of capturing the urban landscape of Amsterdam in a fleeting, yet expressive manner. The simple lines and light shading give the viewer a glimpse into the artist’s thought process and the spontaneity of his artistic approach.