Reclining Female Nude 1875 - 1934

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Reclining Female Nude" is a graphite sketch created between 1875 and 1934 by Dutch artist Isaac Israels (1865-1934). The drawing depicts a female nude, rendered in a loose and gestural style, emphasizing form and movement. The work is characteristic of Israels' artistic practice, known for its expressive line work and exploration of the human figure. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this sketch offers a glimpse into Israels' artistic process and his mastery of the figure.