Annotaties 1893

Here we see a page of ‘Annotations’ by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch artist working at the turn of the 20th century. Breitner was known for capturing the daily life of Amsterdam, and was deeply invested in documenting the world around him. This page, filled with hastily scribbled notes, offers a glimpse into Breitner's world. We see names, addresses, and numbers jotted down, perhaps reminders of people he encountered or places he intended to visit. The mundane details become charged with potential, hinting at stories and interactions we can only imagine. Breitner, like many of his contemporaries, was grappling with the rapid changes of a society in transition. His art often reflects the social realities of the time, the lives of ordinary people, and the gritty beauty of the urban landscape. In these annotations, we find a similar attentiveness to the everyday, a desire to capture the fleeting moments that make up a life. It’s a reminder that even the most ordinary details can hold profound meaning.