Artwork

Neighborhood Street in The Hague or Scheveningen

Neighborhood Street in The Hague or Scheveningen, by George Hendrik Breitner, oil, 1901
Neighborhood Street in The Hague or Scheveningen, by George Hendrik Breitner, oil, 1901

Neighborhood Street in The Hague or Scheveningen is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist George Hendrik Breitner. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Neighborhood Street in The Hague or Scheveningen is a 1901 oil painting by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch artist known for realistic urban scenes. The work is a cityscape held in the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a narrow street with tall buildings, featuring two women: one walking towards the viewer and another standing in a doorway. The scene captures everyday urban life with attention to the play of light and shadow.

Technique & Style

Breitner employed thick, visible brushstrokes to achieve a textured effect on the buildings and walls. The painting's style is characterized by its attention to atmospheric effects, consistent with the Amsterdam Impressionist approach.

History & Provenance

Created in 1901, the painting is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, indicating its significance within Dutch art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of George Hendrik Breitner

Artist

George Hendrik Breitner

George Hendrik Breitner (12 September 1857 – 5 June 1923) was a Dutch painter and photographer.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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