Schetsboek XLIX met 32 pagina's 1887 - 1934

This is Isaac Israels' sketchbook XLIX, a compact volume with 32 pages. Israels, born in 1865 into a world undergoing rapid social and artistic change, navigated a society marked by evolving class structures and the rise of impressionism. Israels came from an artistic Jewish family; his father Jozef Israels was also a painter. This heritage undoubtedly influenced his artistic sensibilities and provided him with a unique perspective on the world. His sketchbooks are an intimate insight into his artistic process. The portability of the sketchbook allowed him to capture fleeting moments of everyday life, reflecting the changing urban landscape and societal dynamics. The sketches provide a tangible connection to the artist's lived experience and the visual culture of his time. Israels' sketchbooks, in their unassuming form, serve as poignant reminders of the artist's journey and the world that shaped him. They reflect the emotional and personal dimensions of artistic creation.