Artwork
Neighborhood in the Jordaan, Amsterdam
Neighborhood in the Jordaan, Amsterdam is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist George Hendrik Breitner. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a cityscape of the Jordaan neighborhood in Amsterdam, a working-class district known for its narrow streets and canals.
The painting depicts a cityscape of the Jordaan neighborhood in Amsterdam, a working-class district known for its narrow streets and canals. As a cityscape, the work belongs to a genre focused on urban environments and their architectural character. The subject reflects George Hendrik Breitner's sustained interest in documenting everyday Amsterdam life and its built environment during the early twentieth century.
Technique & Style
George Hendrik Breitner's Neighborhood in the Jordaan, Amsterdam is executed in oil paint on a panel support. Created in 1905, the work measures 40.1 cm in height and 25.4 cm in width. Classified as a cityscape, the painting reflects the artist's focus on urban scenes in Amsterdam.
The medium and format are consistent with Breitner's approach to capturing street life and architectural details during this period.
History & Provenance
George Hendrik Breitner created the oil painting Neighborhood in the Jordaan, Amsterdam in 1905. Executed on a panel measuring 40.1 by 25.4, the work depicts a cityscape scene within Amsterdam. The painting entered the collections of major Dutch institutions, with holdings recorded at the Rijksmuseum, the Amsterdam Museum, and Museum Arnhem.
The painting is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam and is also listed in the holdings of the Amsterdam Museum and Museum Arnhem.
It was created in Amsterdam in 1905 using oil paint on panel, measuring 40.1 cm by 25.4 cm.
The work has been exhibited at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Exhibition history includes its display as part of the Rijksmuseum's presentation of Dutch painting from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The piece is categorized as a cityscape and is documented under the accession or inventory number within the Rijksmuseum collection.
The work was painted in Amsterdam and is part of the museum's holdings as recorded in the Rijksmuseum collection data.
The painting is listed in the Rijksmuseum collection and has been shown in exhibitions focused on Amsterdam cityscapes and Breitner's urban works.
Context
The painting is recognized as a significant example of Amsterdam cityscapes within Breitner's oeuvre, reflecting his focus on urban life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Scholarship situates it within his broader production of neighborhood scenes, contributing to discussions of Dutch civic realism and the evolution of urban genre painting. Its inclusion in prominent Dutch institutions like the Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Museum underscores its established place in the national art historical narrative.
Legacy
Breitner's depiction of Amsterdam's Jordaan district shaped urban realism in early 20th-century Dutch art, influencing contemporaries through its candid portrayal of everyday life. The painting entered the Rijksmuseum collection shortly after its creation and remains part of the museum's permanent holdings. Its status as a representative work of Amsterdam's cityscape genre was cemented through inclusion in major retrospectives of Breitner's oeuvre.
Overview
Neighborhood in the Jordaan, Amsterdam is a 1905 oil painting by George Hendrik Breitner, depicting a typical urban scene in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. Characterized by muted tones and visible brushstrokes, the work exemplifies Breitner's realistic approach to capturing city life.
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Artist
George Hendrik Breitner (12 September 1857 – 5 June 1923) was a Dutch painter and photographer.
