George Hendrik Breitner: Capturing Amsterdam’s Soul George Hendrik Breitner (1857-1923) stands as one of the most distinctive voices in Dutch art at the turn of the century, renowned for his unflinching depictions of everyday life within the bustling cityscape of Amsterdam. Born in Rotterdam amidst challenging circumstances—his father’s bankruptcy profoundly impacting his family—Breitner eschewed formal education, prioritizing instead…