Man met ontbloot bovenlijf, leunend op een balustrade 1875 - 1934

"Man met ontbloot bovenlijf, leunend op een balustrade" is a quick sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Israels, created sometime between 1875 and 1934. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man leaning on a balustrade, likely a study for a larger composition. The loose, gestural lines of the drawing, characteristic of Israels' style, suggest an emphasis on capturing the essence of the figure rather than meticulous detail. This informal approach to drawing, common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlights the artistic process of observation and interpretation.