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Prinsengracht in Amsterdam
Prinsengracht in Amsterdam is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist George Hendrik Breitner. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
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Overview
Prinsengracht in Amsterdam is a 1900 oil painting by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch artist known for realistic urban scenes. The work is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a cityscape with a canal, showing closely packed buildings and capturing the effects of a gloomy, overcast day. The scene is characterized by muted colors and a focus on atmospheric conditions.
Technique & Style
Breitner worked in a post-Impressionist style, using chiaroscuro to create depth and volume in the scene. The painting's color palette is dominated by browns and grays, with a light gray sky and dark brown water.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900, the painting is now held by the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, reflecting Breitner's interest in documenting urban life and atmospheric effects.
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Artist & collection
Artist
George Hendrik Breitner (12 September 1857 – 5 June 1923) was a Dutch painter and photographer.
The Rokin in Amsterdam
The Ferry House
The Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam (Looking up the Groenburgwal)
De Schreierstoren met de brug over de Gelderse Kade te Amsterdam
The Leidsegracht, Amsterdam
neighborhood in Jordaan (Lauriergracht & 2e Laurierdwarsstraat)
Neighborhood on the water
My Garden
View of a Dutch City with the Schreierstoren in Amsterdam
A View of Temse
Näköala Havnegadelta
De Schreierstoren aan de Buitenkant te Amsterdam