28 fascinating photos taken on the streets of Amsterdam at the end of the 19th century

In the 1890s, the Dutchman added photography to his repertoire. He considered it a useful tool for capturing fleeting scenes and the subsequent use of pictures.

Like paintings, Breitner's photographs relate more to movement and atmosphere than to sharpness and clarity. Chaotic shots do not seem frozen at all, showing pedestrians hurrying in the rain, a play of light on the cobblestones and an endless stream of workers rushing from one task to another.

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