Building Site in Amsterdam — George Hendrik Breitner

George Hendrik Breitner. Painted c. 1900.

Amsterdam underwent tremendous growth at the turn of the 20th century. The city expanded with new residential areas built on millions of piles. Breitner was fascinated by the modern metropolis and its many building sites. In this painting, we see new homes rising on the left, while a horse drags a pile into the construction pit in the foreground. On the right, another pile is driven into the ground with a steam hammer, a recent invention.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, The Hague School / Amsterdam impressionists / Van Gogh and contemporaries, 19th Century.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 91 × 52 cm · C.D. Reich Bequest

Print: 91 × 52 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108316. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.