Building Site, Amsterdam
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a busy construction site in a city. Buildings rise in the background, their walls and windows still under scaffolding. A large ship sits in the water, its masts crossing like a dark web. The ground is messy with dirt and tools, and bare trees stand around the site. The artist used sharp, crisscrossing lines to show movement and chaos. It’s like the whole scene is vibrating with energy. Check out George Hendrik Breitner for more of his fast, sketchy city scenes.
