Gezicht in Amsterdam, mogelijk de Binnenkant c. 1902 - 1918

George Hendrik Breitner made this sketch, 'View in Amsterdam, possibly the Binnenkant,' using graphite on paper. The quick lines feel like he's trying to capture a fleeting moment, a feeling of being there. Maybe he was sitting in a cafe, quickly trying to capture what he was seeing. The strokes are decisive but loose, not trying to get every detail right, more about the overall impression. The way he shades with those diagonal lines, it gives a sense of depth and shadow. I wonder if he was thinking about other artists who sketched cityscapes, like maybe the Impressionists in Paris. It’s interesting to see these raw, unfiltered moments, reminding us that art is often about process and exploration, about capturing a feeling or an idea rather than perfection. Artists are always building on each other’s work, finding inspiration in the past while pushing things forward.