Who painted Street in Montmartre, Paris?

Street in Montmartre, Paris was painted by George Hendrik Breitner in 1901.

Where can I see Street in Montmartre, Paris?

Street in Montmartre, Paris is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Street in Montmartre, Paris?

Street in Montmartre, Paris is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Street in Montmartre, Paris?

Museum-quality prints of Street in Montmartre, Paris are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Street in Montmartre, Paris

George Hendrik Breitner , 1901

Street in Montmartre, Paris 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

George Hendrik Breitner’s 1901 oil painting titled *Street in Montmontre, Paris* captures a brief moment on a snow‑covered thoroughfare. The canvas presents three modest dwellings—one green structure with a slanted roof on the right and two simpler brown houses—to the left, all rendered with a loose, tactile surface.

Subject & Meaning

The work records an ordinary urban scene, emphasizing the muted atmosphere of a winter day in Paris. By focusing on the unadorned architecture and the subdued light on snow, Breitner underscores the everyday character of the city rather than any grand narrative.

Technique & Style

Breitner applies paint in thick, uneven strokes, a technique that creates a palpable texture reminiscent of impasto. The visible, rapid brushwork varies from heavy to fine, giving the composition a sketch‑like immediacy and a gritty, unfinished quality that conveys the fleeting nature of street life.

History & Provenance

Created during Breitner’s period of intensive work in France, the painting reflects his practice of painting en plein air and his reliance on photographic studies to record atmospheric conditions. The piece remains a representative example of his early twentieth‑century urban realism.