Vrouwenhoofd 1875 - 1934

"Vrouwenhoofd" (Woman's Head), a charcoal sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels (1865-1934), captures the essence of a woman's face with minimal lines and shading. The expressive drawing, held in the Rijksmuseum, utilizes bold strokes to highlight the subject's features, revealing Israels' distinct style, a blend of realism and impressionism. The sketch's raw energy and evocative detail invite the viewer to engage in the artist's creative process and appreciate the power of simplified forms in capturing human emotion.