Who painted Rokin, Amsterdam?

Rokin, Amsterdam was painted by George Hendrik Breitner in 1901.

Where can I see Rokin, Amsterdam?

Rokin, Amsterdam is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Rokin, Amsterdam?

Rokin, Amsterdam is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Rokin, Amsterdam?

Museum-quality prints of Rokin, Amsterdam are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Rokin, Amsterdam

George Hendrik Breitner , 1901

Rokin, Amsterdam 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

If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of George Hendrik Breitner, who painted this scene in 1901.

This painting shows a snowy street scene in Amsterdam. The Rokin street is covered in snow, with a few people walking along the sidewalk. The buildings on either side of the street are tall and imposing, with a few windows visible. The sky above is a pale yellow, with a few clouds scattered across it.

The painting is done in a loose, expressive style, with thick brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist has captured the feeling of a cold winter's day, with the snow-covered street and the pale sky. The painting is also notable for its use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark.

If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of George Hendrik Breitner, who painted this scene in 1901.

Technique & Style

Rokin, Amsterdam is an oil painting executed on a wooden panel by George Hendrik Breitner in 1901. The work belongs to the cityscape genre and is held in the Rijksmuseum collection. The panel support measures 29.5 cm in height by 40 cm in width, giving the composition a horizontal orientation suited to its urban subject.

The use of oil paint on panel is consistent with Breitner's late-period practice of producing relatively small, rapidly handled street scenes of Amsterdam.

History & Provenance

The work was created in 1901 in Amsterdam, as documented by both the artist’s record and the Rijksmuseum’s cataloguing, which also specifies the medium as oil on panel and the dimensions as 29.5 × 40 cm. The painting entered the Rijksmuseum’s collection, where it remains located according to current records.

Overview

Rokin, Amsterdam is a 1901 oil painting by George Hendrik Breitner, depicting a snowy winter scene in Amsterdam's Rokin district. Characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors, the work captures the ambiance of a cold winter day.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a serene, snow-covered Rokin street with pedestrians, tall buildings, and a pale, cloudy sky. It conveys the everyday life and atmosphere of Amsterdam during winter, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow.