Gebouwen, mogelijk winkelpuien 1875 - 1934

Isaac Israels made this drawing of buildings, maybe storefronts, with what looks like charcoal. I love the immediacy of this drawing. Look at the confidence of those marks! You can see how the artist moved the charcoal across the paper, building up the forms of the buildings with layers of scribbled lines. I can imagine Israels standing on a street corner, quickly sketching these buildings, trying to capture the light and atmosphere of the scene. He’s not trying to be precise, just to get the essence of the place down on paper, y’know? And it reminds me that making art is also about being in conversation with other artists, isn't it? You learn from those who came before you, but you also bring your own unique perspective to the table. It’s like a big, ongoing conversation that spans generations.