The Singel Bridge at the Paleisstraat in Amsterdam — History & Facts
Breitner often took photographs to prepare his paintings, and several such studies are known for this work. The way in which the woman walks straight towards us and the image is cropped strikes one as distinctly photographic. Breitner initially depicted the woman as a maid, but after a negative review, the gallery representing him felt it would be better if he made her into an elegant lady.
More Artworks by George Hendrik Breitner
The Damrak, Amsterdam
George Hendrik Breitner
The Rokin, Amsterdam
George Hendrik Breitner
The Leidsegracht, Amsterdam
George Hendrik Breitner
The Rokin, Amsterdam
George Hendrik Breitner
Prinsengracht near Lauriergracht, Amsterdam
George Hendrik Breitner
The Baanbrugsteeg looking from the Haarlemmerdijk towards the Vinkenstraat and the Brouwersgracht
George Hendrik Breitner
A busy day in the Kalverstraat, Amsterdam
George Hendrik Breitner
The Rokin, Amsterdam
George Hendrik Breitner
The Rokin
George Hendrik Breitner
Gezicht op de Dam
George Hendrik Breitner
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Quadrille at the Moulin Rouge
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A Burial at Ornans
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When Will You Marry?
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