Twee paarden met een ruiter 1875 - 1934

This drawing of two horses with a rider was made by Isaac Israels with chalk on paper. The composition of the work immediately strikes us with its dynamic energy. Israels employs a flurry of lines to capture the movement and tension of the horses and rider. The image destabilizes the traditional equestrian portrait. Instead of presenting a static, idealized image, Israels focuses on the raw, kinetic energy of the scene. The structuralist approach can help us decode the work. The sketch is not just a representation of horses and a rider, but also a commentary on the fleeting nature of perception and experience. The lines, seemingly chaotic, come together to form a structured representation of motion and form. It’s a powerful reminder that art is not about capturing reality, but about interpreting and transforming it.