Portret van Sebald Rudolf Steinmetz by Isaac Israels

Portret van Sebald Rudolf Steinmetz 1875 - 1934

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

thin linework

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

initial sketch

This pencil drawing by Isaac Israels, titled "Portret van Sebald Rudolf Steinmetz," depicts a quick sketch of a man's head and shoulders. The work is characterized by its loose, gestural lines and minimal detail, suggesting a rapid and expressive approach to portraiture. The artist's signature, "Israels," can be seen at the bottom left of the composition. The drawing is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, a prominent Dutch museum known for its collection of art and artifacts.