Artwork
De Singel bij de Paleisstraat te Amsterdam bij avond
De Singel bij de Paleisstraat te Amsterdam bij avond is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist George Hendrik Breitner. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
De Singel bij de Paleisstraat te Amsterdam bij avond is a 1899 oil painting by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch artist associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nighttime view of Amsterdam's Singel canal, with the dark sky and surrounding buildings reflected in the water, creating a sense of depth and mystery.
Technique & Style
Breitner employed thick brushstrokes and a predominantly dark color palette to achieve a textured, rough effect, capturing the atmospheric conditions of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, exemplifying Breitner's focus on realistic urban scenes, often painted en plein air.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Hendrik Breitner (12 September 1857 – 5 June 1923) was a Dutch painter and photographer.
