Brug over de Leidsegracht te Amsterdam 1886 - 1903

"Brug over de Leidsegracht te Amsterdam" is a charcoal sketch by Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner, completed between 1886 and 1903. The sketch, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a fleeting glimpse of a bridge over the Leidsegracht canal in Amsterdam, showcasing Breitner's signature gestural style and his interest in capturing the dynamism of city life. The work is characterized by rapid, expressive strokes that convey the movement of the bridge and the surrounding environment. The sketch serves as a study for a larger work, reflecting Breitner's meticulous approach to capturing his surroundings.