Jordaan in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
George Hendrik Breitner
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025
1. George Hendrik Breitner Marker
George Hendrik
Breitner
Nederland Schilder
1857 1923
[Here lived the Dutch painter George Hendrik Breitner (1857-1923) ]
Erected by Winkler Prins Stichting.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 52° 22.315′ N, 4° 52.93′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jordaan. It is on Lauriergracht west of Prinsengracht, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lauriergracht 8, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 RL, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tobias van Leeuwen (within shouting distance of this marker); Rachel van Leeuwen - Cohen de Lara (within shouting distance of this marker); Elias Juda van Leeuwen (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnny Jordaan (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tante (Aunt) Leen (about
this page online
Also see . . . George Hendrik Breitner (Wikipedia). Overview:
George Hendrik Breitner (12 September 1857 5 June 1923) was a Dutch painter and photographer. An important figure in Amsterdam Impressionism, he is noted especially for his paintings of street scenes and harbours in a realistic style. He painted en plein air, and became interested in photography as a means of documenting street life and atmospheric effects rainy weather in particular as reference materials for his paintings.(Submitted on June 21, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025
2. George Hendrik Breitner Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025
3. George Hendrik Breitner Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
