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Women on the Rokin (oil on canvas)
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Women on the Rokin (oil on canvas)
3471322 Women on the Rokin (oil on canvas) by Breitner, Georg-Hendrik (1857-1923); 185x135 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders
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Amsterdam Brushwork Daily Distorted Gaze Glance Grey Horse And Carriage Impasto Intense Loose Painterly Pavement Walker Dutch Netherlands Hollander Hollanders Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch Rokin Stroll Strolling The Netherland
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This oil on canvas painting titled "Women on the Rokin" by Georg-Hendrik Breitner captures a lively scene from 19th century Amsterdam. The artist's loose brushwork and distorted figures give an impressionistic touch to this painterly masterpiece. In the bustling streets of Rokin, we see a group of women walking along the pavement, their gazes intense and their glances fixed upon something in the distance. A horse-drawn carriage passes by, adding movement to the otherwise still winter day. The grey tones of the scene evoke a sense of coldness while also highlighting the vibrant figures against it. Breitner skillfully portrays daily life in Amsterdam with his signature impasto technique, creating texture and depth within each stroke. The women's fashionable attire suggests that they are part of high society, yet their presence on the street gives them a certain freedom and independence. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but be drawn into its atmosphere. It is as if we are strolling alongside these women, experiencing firsthand the energy and dynamism of city life in 19th century Netherlands. This remarkable artwork is housed at Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp, Belgium, showcasing Breitner's talent for capturing fleeting moments with his unique impressionist style.
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