Zittende oude vrouw aan een tafel te Artis, op de rug gezien 1918

"Zittende oude vrouw aan een tafel te Artis, op de rug gezien" (Sitting Old Woman at a Table at Artis, Seen from the Back) is a pencil drawing on paper by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, dated August 1918. This quick sketch, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures a fleeting moment in time. The artist's signature in the lower left corner is indicative of his impressionistic style. The drawing focuses on the back of a seated woman, her figure rendered in loose, expressive lines. The back of the chair and table are barely sketched, emphasizing the human subject as the central element. This work is a testament to Jessurun de Mesquita's ability to convey emotion and movement through minimalist means.