Biljartster c. 1890 - 1920

amateur sketch

imaginative character sketch

light pencil work

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

initial sketch

"Biljartster" is a pencil drawing by Isaac Israels, a prominent Dutch artist known for his depictions of everyday life. Created sometime between 1890 and 1920, the artwork captures a dynamic moment of a billiards player in action. The drawing is characterized by its loose and expressive lines, highlighting the artist's interest in capturing movement and gesture. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing Israels' talent for portraying the essence of human activity in a simple yet evocative manner.