Vrouw 1887 - 1934

"Vrouw" (Woman) is a charcoal drawing on paper created by Dutch artist Isaac Israels between 1887 and 1934. The work is a quick sketch of a woman lying down, with the artist using loose lines and shading to capture her form. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Israels's style, which often combined a realist approach with Impressionist influences. The gestural quality of the lines and the focus on the figure's pose create a sense of spontaneity and immediacy.