Quote of the day
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
George Hendrik Breitner
Born: September 12, 1857
Died: June 5, 1923 (aged 65)
Bio: George Hendrik Breitner 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.
Known for:
- Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam)
- Kröller-Müller Museum (Otterlo)
- Gemeentemuseum Den Haag